What are the graduate directions for English majors?

The main postgraduate entrance examination directions for English majors include: translation theory and practice, English language and literature, literary direction, comparative literature, Western literary theory, cross-cultural communication, interpretation direction, English teaching research, etc. English is an undergraduate major in ordinary colleges and universities, which is a foreign language and literature major. The basic study period is four years and a bachelor's degree in literature is awarded.

1. Subject Teaching:

1. Introduction:

The subject teaching (English) major is a professional master's degree. Professional master's degrees and academic degrees are at the same level, with different training directions. The professional master's degree mainly caters to the professional needs of the economic, social and industrial sectors and cultivates professional talents in specific occupations in various industries. Its purpose is to focus on the application ability of knowledge and technology.

2. Employment direction:

Graduates are suitable for secretaries, translators, and It is suitable for the work of business personnel or administrative personnel, and is also suitable for foreign-related departments of governments at all levels, various export-oriented enterprises or companies, banks, insurance, customs, border defense, universities and scientific research departments, etc.

2. English translation:

1. Introduction:

As China’s internationalization deepens, its economic, trade and cultural exchanges with other countries also increase. It is becoming more and more frequent, so in order to deepen exchanges and enhance communication, China needs many senior talents in foreign languages, especially translation talents in the direction of English. Therefore, the employment prospects of (professional master's) English translators are very optimistic.

2. Employment destination:

Excellent graduates majoring in English translation can work in state agencies, foreign affairs, foreign trade, foreign enterprises, various foreign-related financial institutions, business management companies, and professional translation agencies , publishing, news, tourism, high-end hotels and other departments, responsible for business management, business translation, foreign trade negotiations, economic and trade secretarial work, English editors, English reporters, foreign business agents, foreign public relations, foreign tour guides, etc.

3. English Language and Literature:

1. Introduction:

Master’s students trained in this major should have a solid foundation in English language and literature and related disciplines Theoretical and relatively systematic professional knowledge, master the research status and development trends of this discipline; have a rigorous academic style, good scientific research habits and the ability to independently engage in scientific research.

2. Employment destination:

English teaching or research work in colleges and secondary schools. Foreign affairs, foreign trade, press and publishing, translation, film and television, tourism and other enterprises and institutions are engaged in English-related work.