The Department of English Language and Literature aims to educate prospective graduates who can speak English fluently, express themselves effectively in writing, show good command of the literature and traditions of the English-speaking countries, and interpret the English language.
Students of this 4-year programme can also take German classes up to the advanced level. If they pass the Placement and Proficiency Test, admitted students can be exempted from the English Preparatory Programme and proceed to the first year of their Department.