Master of Arts in Interpreting: a combination of at least two languages (Dutch, German, Russian)

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1 General Courses 15

Course	MT1	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Dutch: Oral Expression Skills	1	sem 1	nl	Sarah Van Hoof	5

Technologies for Remote Interpreting and Subtitling	1	sem 1	nl	Jelena Vranjes	4

Interpreting Studies	1	sem 1	nl	Bart Defrancq	3

Interpreting and Society	1	sem 2	nl	Katrijn Maryns	3

2 Courses Related to the Main Subject 22

2.1 German

11

Course	MT1	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
German: General Interpreting	1	sem 1	de,nl	Jelena Vranjes	6

German: Specialized Interpreting	1	sem 2	de,nl	Jelena Vranjes	5

2.2 Russian

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Course	MT1	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Russian: Area Studies	1	sem 1	nl	Piet Van Poucke	3

Russian: General Interpreting Practice	1	sem 1	ru,nl	Elena Ivobotenko	4

Russian: Specialized Interpreting Practice	1	sem 2	ru,nl	Elena Ivobotenko	4

3 Elective Courses 3

Subscribe to 3 credit units from 1 module from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.

3.1 Specific Choice

Subscribe to 3 credit units from the following list.

Course	MT1	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Digital Humanities	1				3

Introduction to Language and Culture: German	1	sem 2	de,nl	Christophe Wybraeke	3

Introduction to Language and Culture: English	1	sem 2	nl,en	David Chan	3

Introduction to Language and Culture: French	1	sem 2	nl,fr	Laurence Swaelens	3

Subscribe to 3 credit units from the study programmes of the Faculty, of Ghent University (including the Ghent University Elective Courses) or from another university of the Flemish Community. Subject to approval by the faculty.

List of Ghent University Elective Courses

4 Work Placement 5

Course	Ref	MT1	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Workfloor Experience for Interpreters		1	year	nl,en	Christophe Wybraeke	5

5 Master's Dissertation 15

Course	Ref	MT1	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Master's Dissertation		1	year	nl	June Eyckmans	15

Learning outcomes

Competence field 1: Competences in one/more scientific discipline(s)

To have an understanding of African linguistics: language families, several African language structures, and the history of the discipline.
To demonstrate the ability to interpret and identify several time periods and areas (e.g. prehistory, protohistory, archaeology of the Roman province, the Middle Ages and the early modern period, Greek and classical Roman archaeology, Ancient Near Eastern archaeology, natural sciences).
To know the key concepts (such as moral values and norms, virtue and duty, motivation, moral emotions), theories and theoretical frames of reference, methods and techniques (such as qualitative, quantitative and experimental research) of moral sciences, and to use them correctly.
To master the grammatical structure of Kiswahili and Lingála, and to have basic speaking skills in both languages. This serves as a basis for the acquisition of active proficiency in these and in other Bantoe languages.
To master the key concepts of archaeology and to demonstrate the ability to interpret and explain the origin and evolution of archaeology as a discipline.
To know and understand related sciences (such as, e.g., history, economics, political science, law, cultural antropology, psychology), and their importance for ethical and moral reflection (interdisciplinarity).
Knowledge of the history, the genres and the techniques used in African literature, and of their position within world literature.
To link present-day evolutions and recent theory formation with the main archaeological explanation models, cultural processes and historical developments.
To be familiar with both traditional and contemporary ethical issues (such as sexuality, justice) and their structure and importance.
To have knowledge and understanding of the African cultures and their description, and of the diaspora.
To know and understand the social, political and cultural context of archaeological interpretation, i.e. to know that archaeological interpretation interrelates with today's society.
To be familiar with the history and main discussions in the field of philosophy in general, in the field of ethics (such as, for example, consequentialism, deontology, contract theory, virtue ethics), and in the field of moral sciences in particular (interaction between ethics on the one hand, and cultural studies and behavioural sciences on the other hand).
To be able to analyse Africa's geographical and political structures, with particular attention to globalisation and to the problems involving North-South relations.
To understand the relation between archaeological practice and the institutional and policy context (spatial planning, archaeological monument management).
To estimate the growth, uncertainty and ambiguity and the possibilities and limits of human knowledge and of (scientific and philosophical) knowledge acquisition.
To know the history of Africa, its historiography and methodology.
To know the basic principles of humanities and of natural science (geology, soil sciences, chemistry, anthropology,...) that are relevant to the field of archaeology, and to be able to explain their interrelationships.
To know and understand the presuppositions of (standard) methods in philosophical, ethical and moral research, and their importance
To understand and master the general theory and practice of antropology, and its application to Africa in particular.
To master methods and techniques of archaeological research and to show a scientific attitude when examining archaeological remains (archaeological finds and features).
To have an understanding of the interaction between language, culture and society in Africa and the diaspora.
To be able to critically and creatively reflect on the inherent pluridisciplinarity of the field.
To critically analyze the interaction between language, culture and society in Africa and the diaspora.
To enhance the complexity of a specific area in one's own archaeological research and practice.
To master advanced knowledge of the moral sciences and to creatively apply it to ethical and moral analysis of complex ethical problems.
To critically analyze cultural manifestations of contemporary African societies and the African diaspora.
To have advanced insight into the key archaeological concepts and to use it to analyze and test new and complex ideas.
To critically and independently include relevant components of auxiliary sciences into ethical and moral analysis of complex ethical problems (multidisciplinarity).
To have advanced insight into the structures, diversity, history and ideologies of African languages.
To critically analyze new and complex archaeological ideas on the basis of historical frameworks, societal and geographical aspects.
To be able to analyze the structure of complex and controversial ethical problems and to develop strategies for argumentation and assessment in order to underpin and assess different views on these problems.
To thoroughly analyze and contextualize the literatures of Africa and the diaspora.
To use interpretative insights for the analysis of complex issues (e.g. stratigraphic questions, spatial analyses,…) and issues in the field of archaeological management.
To be aware of and understand various current debates within applied ethics (such as bioethics, global ethics and social ethics) and use these independently in applied ethical and moral anaysis of complex ethical problems.
To critically reflect on historiographical theories and schools in Africa, and on the recent debates on this topic.
To respond to the changing relationship between research practice on the one hand, and the institutional and legal context of the archaeological practice on the other hand, and to be able to make policy suggestions.
To know and understand the strengths and weaknesses of the different schools, paradigms and research traditions within applied and meta-ethics.
To critically reflect on the theory and practice of antropology in general, and in Africa in particular.
To use knowledge from the humanities and from natural science innovatively during research or professional activities (multidisciplinarity).
To handle existing theories and insights in a constructive and innovative way for ethical and moral analysis of complex ethical problems.
To critically analyze the establishment of theories on postcolonialism and globalization.
To apply methods and techniques in a self-reliant manner, and to collect, document, analyze and process archaeological remains in a scientifically appropriate manner.
To have and apply an intermediate-level passive and active proficiency in Russian and in one or two Southeastern European languages
To know, understand and apply the basic concepts and methods of Slavonic and East European Studies and also the milestones in the (cultural) history, literature and historical linguistics of the Eastern-European countries.
To have a sound passive proficiency in Old and Church Slavonic in its main varieties.
To apply the principles of the ancillary sciences (literature science, historical linguistics, history, antropology).
To recognise the provisional character of knowledge through critical examination of opposing opinions, propositions, and hypotheses in the field of Slavonic and East European Studies.
To master advanced and integrated (cultural-)historical knowledge in the following areas: Russia, Southeast Europe, or of Slavic philology and sociohistorical linguistics, and to apply it when solving scientific problems.
To have and apply an advanced passive and active proficiency in Russian and/or in one or two Southeastern European languages.
To have an advanced passive proficiency in Old and Church Slavonic in its main varieties.
To apply (cultural-)historical knowledge of Eastern Europe to the solution of scientific questions within the context of neighbouring languages and cultures.
To incorporate ancillary sciences (literature science, historical linguistics, history and antropology) into independent research.
To incorporate different opinions, propositions, hypotheses in the field of Slavonic and East European studies into independent research.
To apply up-to-date knowledge of paradigms and standard methods in Slavonic and East European studies critically and creatively to scientific research.
To master advanced knowledge of literary science - both general and language-specific - and to use this knowledge creatively when studying complex literary phenomena or in applied research on literary phenomena.
To be able to include related sciences (aesthetics, theatre science, linguistics) independently and critically into the analysis of complex literary issues or into applied research on literary phenomena
To be able to include auxiliary sciences (sociology, communication sciences, psychology, philosophy, historiography) independently and critically into the analysis of complex literary issues or into applied research on literary phenomena.
To be able to critically and independently include knowledge from current debates (e.g. in the press, in journals, on internet forums,...), next to traditionally acquired knowledge (e.g. from reference books), when studying complex literary issues, or to include it into applied research on literary phenomena.
To apply certain paradigms (e.g. literary theories), to recognize their restrictions, and to provide creative solutions.
To use standard research methods (e.g. text analysis, incorporating secondary literature) constructively and innovatively when studying complex literary issues, or in applied research on literary phenomena.[
To know and use the key concepts, theories, theoretical frameworks, explanatory models, methods and techniques used in Aesthetics, inspired by the newest developments in the field.
To know and understand the most important schools and developments within Visual Arts, Architecture, and Theatre, Performance and Media Studies.
To be familiar with and understand related sciences and their importance in relation to Aesthetics.
To know and understand the nature of Aesthetics (the establishment of theories, analysis, information gathering) and scientific practice in this field.
]To know and understand the - historical, systematic, comparative, diachronic - methods of Aesthetics and their importance.
To have a frame of reference, based on the audiovisual perception of art.
To take up a rational and critical stance towards artistic quality.
To creatively apply the advanced knowledge acquired in the chosen major in Aesthetics (Visual Arts, Architecture, and Theatre, Performance and Media Studies) to the solution of complex scientific problems.
To apply related sciences critically and independently to complex research problems (multidisciplinarity).
To apply current debates in the chosen major in Aesthetics creatively and independently to complex scientific problems.
To use paradigms and methods in the chosen major in Aesthetics innovatively in scientific research.
Have proficient knowledge of the historical terminological framework, the most important historical facts, and historical explanations.
Have insight into the epistemology of history and scientific practice.
Have a referential framework regarding the history the Netherlands and Belgium in an international context.
Have a referential framework for various periods: pre- and proto-history, classical antiquity, the middle ages, the early modern period, and modern and contemporary history.
Have basic knowledge of models from the social and historical sciences including sociology, philosophy, literary sciences, law, political sciences, communication sciences, and economics.
Have insight into the methodology of history.
Have basic knowledge of the diverse sources and scientific literature used in historical research and the specialist skills requisite to reading and interpreting sources.
Have advanced insight into the use of the historical terminological framework for analysing and evaluating new and complex ideas.
Have the ability to analyse new and complex historical insights from within the epistemology of history, societal conceptions, and ethical views.
Have insights into the history Belgium and/or Europe and/or the world that can be used critically for the analysis of complex problems and the formulation of possible research questions.
Have the ability to take a critical approach to the history of a particular period or subject.
Have the ability to use basic knowledge of neighbouring sciences in research and/or professional activities in an original or in-depth manner.
Have the ability to employ historical scientific methodology in research or professional activities.
Have general insight into the field’s literature, and the ability to use sources in an original and creative manner.
To know the principles and subfields of strategic business communication.
To demonstrate a thorough scientific understanding of the diachronic language system and its development.
To demonstrate a thorough scientific understanding of the specific characteristics and the history of the language and literature.
To assess literary and linguistic methods of analysis actively and critically and to apply them when tackling new problems in historical linguistics and literature.
To compare the chosen languages and their literatures, and their mutual influence and interaction.
To critically assess historical phenomena and philosophical, cultural and socio-political processes in the language area under study.
To include related and auxiliary sciences into research on historical linguistics or historical literature in a critical manner.
to have knowledge at intermediate level, of both a modern and classical variant of an Oriental language and to be able to use the acquired knowledge: • Arabic and Islamic Studies: to have knowledge at intermediate level in both Modern and Classical Arabic and to be able to use the acquired knowledge. • India: to have knowledge at intermediate level in both Hindi and Sanskrit and to be able to use the acquired knowledge. • China (China + Ghent University): to have knowledge at intermediate level in both Modern and Classical Chinese and to be able to use the acquired knowledge. • Japan: to have knowledge at intermediate level in both Modern and Classical Japanese and to be able to use the acquired knowledge.
To demonstrate knowledge of the cultural (= historical, literary, religious-philosophical and social) context within which the languages studied are relevant, and to be able to apply that knowledge.
To have insight into the links between the Oriental languages and cultures under study, and to be able to apply these insights.
To have insight into the link between past and present in the context of the Oriental languages and cultures under study, and to be able to apply these insights.
To have insight into the connection and interaction between the Oriental languages, societies and cultural-historical traditions studied, based on a transboundary and cross-time perspective (transculturalism and the link past-present), and to be able to apply these insights.
To have insight into the methodological and scientific reference frameworks, and into practices that prove to be relevant for the Oriental languages and cultures under study – inspired by the latest developments
To have insight into research methods and research findings regarding Oriental languages and cultures.
to have advanced knowledge of both a classical and modern version of one Oriental language and to be able to apply the acquired knowledge to complex problems in a creative manner: • Middle East Studies: to have advanced knowledge of Modern and Classical Arabic and to be able to apply the acquired knowledge to complex problems in a creative manner. • India: to have advanced knowledge of Hindi, Sanskrit and Prakrit and to be able to apply the acquired knowledge to complex problems in a creative manner. • China: to have advanced knowledge of Modern and Classical Chinese and to be able to apply the acquired knowledge to complex problems in a creative manner. • Japan: to have advanced knowledge of Modern and Classical Japanese and to be able to apply the acquired knowledge to complex problems in a creative manner.
to have a thorough knowledge of the cultural (= historical, literary, religious-philosophical and social) context within which the languages studied are relevant, and to be able to apply that knowledge to complex problems.
to have a thorough insight into the complexity of the connection between the Oriental languages studied and the cultures studied (connection language-culture), and to be able to apply that insight to complex problems.
to have a thorough insight into the complexity of the connection and interaction between the Oriental languages, societies and cultural-historical traditions studied, based on a transboundary and cross-time perspective (transculturalism and connection present-past), and to be able to apply that insight to complex problems.
to have a thorough insight into the complexity of epistemological and scientific reference frameworks, explanatory models and practices that prove to be relevant in line with the Oriental languages and cultures studied – independently inspired by the latest developments.
To know the subfields of philisophy and their main research topics.
To know the key concepts of philisophy, and to use them in a correct way.
To have an exploratory understanding of the history of philosophy, and of the evolution of its main issues.
To know and understand the differences between philosophical schools, styles and research traditions
To know and understand several disciplines and to recognize their relevance for philosophical reflection.
To understand the links between philosophical issues on the one hand, and general social and cultural phenomena and scientific developments on the other hand.
To acquire advanced and up-to-date knowledge of at least one subfield of philosophy, and to apply it in a creative way when analyzing philosophical issues.
To understand and adequately use terminology in the field of philosophy.
To know and understand the relation between specific issues within at least one well-studied subfield of philosophy and other fields of philosophy, and to be able to contextualize this historically.
To know and understand the strengths and weaknesses of different schools, styles and research traditions in the field of philosophy.
To apply the principles of relevant scientific disciplines critically and independently when analyzing complex issues.
To have a thorough understanding of the link between specific issues in at least one well-studied subfield of philosophy, and the relevant social, cultural and scientific context.
To achieve advanced skills in the two chosen languages: advanced command of the languages, incl. active language skills in the modern languages.
To apply knowledge of the structure of the two chosen languages to the analysis of linguistic phenomena.
To apply knowledge of the literary traditions of the two chosen languages to the analysis of texts and when placing these traditions in a literary-historical and stylistic context.
To know and understand the state of the art of linguistic and literary research.
To apply one's knowledge and understanding of the historical aspects of the studied languages to the study of texts and the contemporary language structures.
To develop an awareness of the link between languages, their literature and their culture, especially of the two chosen languages.
To process knowledge of the history and culture of the areas in which the chosen languages were/are spoken
To know and understand related and auxiliary sciences, and to recognize their importance to linguistic and literature research.
To have excellent proficiency in (several varieties of) the studied languages and to use it, in the case of the modern languages, in various contexts.
To apply a thorough scientific understanding of linguistics and linguistic representation.
To apply thorough scientific understanding of the specific characteristics of literary texts and of the historical functioning of literature.
To assess literary and linguistic methods of analysis actively and critically and to use them when tackling new problems.
[Specifically for masters' students who choose two foreign languages:] To compare the two chosen languages and their literatures, and their mutual influence and interaction.
[Specifically for mono-masters's students:] To critically assess historical phenomena and philosophical, cultural and socio-political processes in the language area under study.
To include related and auxiliary sciences into linguistic or literary research, while maintaining a critical attitude.
To know the principles of applied communication research.
To demonstrate proficiency in written and oral persuasive communication.
To demonstrate proficiency in French and English, with a C1 level (as defined by the CEFR) in at least one of the two languages, and at least a B2 level in the other language.
To know the key concepts and basic principles of business administration.
To select the most adequate communication strategy to tackle complex communication problems.
To incorporate and implement the principles of strategic business communication, the results of applied communication research and the key concepts and basic principles of business administration creatively when designing the most adequate communication strategy.
To report clearly and adequately on communication problems and their solutions, when required also in English and French.
To design and develop the most adequate, well-founded presentation and editorial strategies for the solution of communication problems, within a variety of media and genres, when required also in English and French.
Having a command of Dutch at professional native speaker level in terms of comprehension, oral and writing skills.
Having a command of one or two foreign languages, at C1 level or at least B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages for comprehension (listening and reading), oral skills (production and interaction) and writing skills.
Recognising and independently interpreting language structures and language variation of the studied languages, with close attention for contrastive aspects compared to Dutch.
Having knowledge and understanding of the theories related to applied language studies and applying them in the analysis of language use and in their own communication.
Having knowledge and understanding of the cultural and institutional context of the language areas concerned and for the intercultural relations and differences, and applying these in the interpretation, translation and production of written and oral text.
Having knowledge and understanding of text production and translation processes.
Having basic knowledge and understanding in the field of translation/language technology.
Having basic knowledge and understanding in supporting sciences (including economics and law) and applying it to the interpretation, translation and production of text.
Having a command of one or two foreign languages, at C2 level or at least C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages for comprehension (listening and reading), oral skills (production and interaction) and writing skills.
Having advanced knowledge of the cultural and institutional backgrounds of the relevant language areas and based on that knowledge, critically reflecting on social developments in the relevant language areas and on aspects of intercultural communication with the relevant language areas.
Having advanced knowledge of the scientific study of interpreting and, based on that knowledge, reflecting on interpreting as a process and product.
Having a command of one or two foreign languages, at C2 level or at least C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages for comprehension (listening and reading), oral skills (production and interaction) and writing skills.
Having advanced knowledge of the cultural and institutional backgrounds of the relevant language areas and based on that knowledge, critically reflecting on social developments in the relevant language areas and on aspects of intercultural communication with the relevant language areas.
Having advanced knowledge of communication processes related to the internal communication of organisations, and based on that knowledge, reflecting on the communication of organisations.
Having advanced knowledge of communication processes related to the external communication of organisations, and based on that knowledge, reflecting on the communication of organisations.
Having a command of one or two foreign languages, at C2 level or at least C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages for comprehension (listening and reading), oral skills (production and interaction) and writing skills.
Having advanced knowledge of the cultural and institutional backgrounds of the relevant language areas and based on that knowledge, critically reflecting on social developments and intercultural transfers in the relevant language areas.
Having advanced knowledge of the scientific study of translation and, based on that knowledge, reflecting on translation as a process and as a product.
Having advanced knowledge of the principles and methods used in translation technology and, based on that knowledge, critically assessing translation technology tools.
Having advanced knowledge of the scientific study of subject-specific terminology and the principles of term management.
The graduate has advanced knowledge of the different concepts, theories, debates and methods involved in gender studies and research on diversity and is also able to place them in the relevant historic and social context.
The graduate has insight into historic and recent social developments relating to gender and diversity and is able to place them in a contemporary, national, European and international (policy) context.
The graduate is able to analyze gender relationships from an interdisciplinary and intersectional perspective, as well as the interaction of gender with other differences, inequalities of power and grounds for discrimination.

Competence field 2: Scientific competences

To collect primary sources and scientific studies concerning the African languages, literature, history and cultures and to handle them with a critical mind and an awareness of their ambiguity.
To know and apply methods and techniques of scientific research, data analysis and theory formation.
To initiate problem-oriented ethical and moral research and to critically apply relevant research methods and techniques.
To be able to apply research skills from linguistics, literature studies and social sciences.
To demonstrate the ability to search, identify, assess, understand, process and cite international specialist literature.
To identify internationally valued philosophical, ethical and moral research, and acknowledge and use its scientific value.
To be able to compare linguistic, literary and socioscientific phenomena from the perspective of interculturality and cultural relativism
To demonstrate the ability to formulate a clear problem definition, research questions and hypotheses.
To display creativity in one's philosophical, ethical and moral reflections.
To clearly define a problem, and to formulate research questions and a hypothesis within the limits of discipline, known by the student.
To apply appropriate techniques of analysis adequately, and to interpret the results correctly.
To interpret, report and assess the results of existing and one's own initial ethical and moral research.
To develop an awareness of the evolutions in the research processes and the way of thinking in the field of philosophy, ethics and moral sciences.
To work on different philosophical and scientific levels of abstraction.
To incorporate literature and current debates in African studies and in related disciplines into one's own research questions and problem definitions, while maintaining a critical view.
To develop a research strategy for in the field of moral sciences and/or applied ethics, and to select the appropriate philosophical and scientific methods and perspectives independently.
To develop a creative attitude towards comparative methodologies and theories within African studies, including comparison with linguistics and/or social sciences outside Africa.
To refer to relevant international scientific archaeological literature in an innovative and critical way.
To have a critical overview of relevant philosophical, ethical and scientific international research, and to use it in an innovative way.
To formulate a specific research question, to define a problem in African studies and to incorporate this into a coherent research project.
To design a coherent and relevant strategy for archaeological research, and implement it in a self-reliant way.
To handle existing ethical and moral research and reflection methods in an innovative way, and to use them when analyzing and reflecting on ethical issues.
To develop an awareness of the reflective character of the research process, an of its intercultural dimensions in particular.[
To select and implement appropriate analysis techniques, and to interpret the results critically when conducting archaeological research.
To develop the skills to report on the analysis and interpretation of one's own research in a scientifically correct way (in a report, thesis or article).
To develop the skills to report on the analysis and interpretation of one's own research in a scientifically correct way (in a report, thesis or article).
To be able to deal with changes of the research process within moral sciences and applied ethics, and to use this as a basis to adjust one's research and reflection process.
To independently choose an appropriate level of abstraction, taking into account the stage of applied ethical and moral research.
To design and execute, under supervision, a research plan in the field of Russian literature and culture, Southeast European culture and area studies or Slavonic philology and historical linguistics.
To have the ability to find historical and current sources, and to incorporate them into one's own research.
To identify, appreciate and apply international research (including research in the studied languages).
To account for the appropriate methodological framework of a research topic.
To design and execute a research plan independently.
To be familiar with the most important international specialist literature and the latest developments with regard to the chosen master's thesis topic.
To solve complex problems in a creative way, on the basis of theoretical models and with methodologically appropriate resources.
To select the appropriate theoretical framework for one's own research independently, and to be able justify this choice.
To be able to set up and conduct research on a topic within literary science or on a practical problem in the field, under the guidance of a supervisor.
To have a critical overview of ongoing and finalized research from other research groups, and to use data from that research (methods, results, corpora,…) in one's own research whenever possible.
To be able to select appropriate research models, methods and techniques in the design of one's own literary research, under the guidance of a supervisor.
To be able to develop new research models, methods or techniques, or to adapt existing ones whenever necessary.
To be able to adjust the research process whenever necessary (e.g. based on the availability of sources)
To be able to choose the right level of abstraction, depending on the stage or the nature of the research (e.g. when is it allowed to make generalizations on the basis of one's own findings?)
To be able to make a balanced interpretation of the results of one's own research
To present the results of one's own literary research in a scientifically correct report, thesis or article, as well as on new media platforms (e.g. on a website used by the work placement organization).
To value and critically use sources within Visual Arts, Architecture, and Theatre, Performance and Media Studies.
To be able to autonomously initiate problem-oriented research with regard to Visual Arts, Architecture, and Theatre, Performance and Media Studies.
To be able to autonomously and critically apply methods and techniques of research concerning Visual Arts, Architecture, and Theatre, Performance and Media Studies.
To show creativity and originality in discovering links between several artistic disciplines and in interdisciplinary work.
To present the results of one's own initial research or the results of existing research to experts and/or lay people.
To show an awareness of the relativity of research results.
To be able do develop a research design.
To have a critical overview of international research with regard to the chosen major in Aesthetics, and to reflect on it.
To critically select, adapt and develop models or methods of research for one's own research.
To be able to interpret and report on the results of one's own research in a balanced and scientifically correct way.
Be able to initiate question directed historical research.
Have the ability to assess, employ, and place the result of historical research within the correct national and international historiographical context.
Have the ability to outline a simple strategy for historical research in the form of a step-by-step plan.
Have the ability to critically apply quantitative and qualitative methods and techniques.
Have the ability to indicate the most appropriate types of sources relative to a specific historical research question.
Be able to design historical research.
Have the ability to critically analyse and make original use of contemporary national and international historical scientific debates.
Have the ability to write a relevant and coherent historical scientific research project.
Have the ability to independently select, correctly use and critically evaluate methods for qualitative and quantitative research.
Have the ability to design and implement one’s own historical research in a creative manner.
To have a critical understanding of the international specialist literature and of the latest developments in the field and in various research methodologies.
To formulate a novel research question independently, to situate it in the field of research, and to answer it.
To be able to critically apply theoretical, philosophical and ideological aspects of historical linguistics and literature and its historiography to complex problems.
To be able to interpret the historical and ideological nature of research questions and to question the research process.
to formulate questions related to Oriental languages and cultures.
to identify international research (including in the modern Oriental languages studied), to evaluate its scientific value and to harness this research.
to identify, scientifically evaluate and make use of integrated and interdisciplinary research in the field of Oriental cultural contexts (history, society, literature, religious-philosophical systems).
to critically apply research methods and techniques in Oriental languages and cultures and in related disciplines, and to initiate further research.
to independently and thoroughly conduct problem-based research into issues related to Oriental languages and cultures, on the basis of material in the Oriental language and/or languages studied.
to constructively and innovatively make use of international research (including the modern Oriental languages studied).
to constructively and innovatively make use of integrated and interdisciplinary research in the field of Oriental cultural contexts (history, society, literature, religious-philosophical systems).
to independently and critically apply research methods and techniques in Oriental languages and cultures and in related disciplines to one’s own research.
to interpret and scientifically substantiate in-depth the results of one’s own research.
To be able to distinguish between valid and invalid arguments.To construct one's arguments on a solid basis.
To identify and value internationally recognized philosophical research, by using relevant information skills and reference techniques.
To correctly analyze, summarize, and interpret philosophical texts in Dutch, French and English.
]To initiate philosophical research by identifying complex problems on the basis of theoretical models, and by formulating them in a clear and correct way.
To interpret and report on the results of existing research, and of one's own, initial research.
To analyze philosophical arguments and to identify weaknesses.To construct convincing arguments for or against certain philosophical positions.
To make a balanced interpretation of philosophical texts in Dutch, French and English, and to adopt a stance towards them.
To be familiar with the most important international literature in the field, to keep abreast of the latest developments within at least one subfield of philosophy, and to incorporate this into one's own reflections and research.
To develop a research strategy by formulating possible solutions for complex issues on the basis of theoretical models and with methodologically appropriate resources, and to demonstrate acumen in the assessment of their relation to the issue.
To develop the skills to report on the analysis and interpretation of one's own research in a scientifically correct way (in a report, thesis or article).
To be able to situate sources and studies on their chosen language, on literature and on culture in their context, and to critically analyze them.
To be able to reproduce and apply linguistic and literary paradigms, methods of analysis, and interpretation techniques.
To critically examine a linguistic, literary or cultural topic in an appropriate, scientific way.
To have an awareness of the historical and ideological definiteness of research questions, and to acknowledge the necessity of questioning research processes.
To formulate a novel research question independently, to situate it in the field of research, and to answer it.
To have a critical understanding of the international specialist literature and of the latest developments in the field and in various research methodologies.
To critically apply theoretical models and methods of analysis to complex problems.
To interpret the historical and ideological definiteness of research questions and to question the research process.
To identify the need for applied scientific research, and to be familiar with research projects.
To design applied scientific research in the field of business administration.
To use sources of international applied scientific research in the field of communication in a critical and innovative way.
To select and apply the most adequate research methods and techniques independently.
To report on one's own research results or design and their balanced interpretation in a scientifically correct way.
To formulate intellectually creative and relevant recommendations at a higher level of abstraction, on the basis of research results and the broader context.[
Under supervision, formulating a research question on a topic related to applied language studies, critically using appropriate research methods when analysing and answering the research question, and developing a scientifically underpinned reflection on it.
Having a critical understanding of the different sources, heuristic methods and relevant instruments for research in the area of applied language studies with a view to independently gathering and processing data.
In Dutch and in the studied foreign languages, reporting on research in applied language studies, tailored both to peers in an academic register and to lay people in a more general register.
Independently contributing to scientific research relating to one or more specialisms within, or connected to, the interpreting science.
Having a critical understanding of international specialist literature in the field of interpreting science, with an eye for new trends and different methodologies.
Critically applying theoretical models and methods of analysis to complex problems.
Communicating on their own research with both a broad and specialised audience, both orally and in writing.
Independently contributing to scientific research relating to one or more specialisms within, or connected to, the topics of communication, multilingualism and intercultural aspects.
Having a critical understanding of international specialist literature in the field of intercultural and multilingual communication, with an eye for new trends and different methodologies.
Critically applying theoretical models and methods of analysis to complex problems.
Communicating on their own research with both a broad and specialised audience, both orally and in writing.
Independently contributing to scientific research relating to one or more specialisms within, or connected to, the scientific study of translation.
Having a critical understanding of international specialist literature in the field of translation science, with an eye for new trends and different methodologies.
Critically applying theoretical models and methods of analysis to complex problems.
Communicating on their own research with both a broad and specialised audience, both orally and in writing.
The graduate is able to gain knowledge independently, to develop insights from gender studies, and to apply these in order to design and develop a specific theoretical or empirical study on issues relating to gender and diversity.
The graduate is able to process relevant scientific information (from primary sources and secondary literature) in the area of gender studies and diversity in a critical manner and to give a balanced and accurate rendition of the results of his or her own research in a scientifically correct report or thesis.

Competence field 3: Intellectual competences

To have a critical and independent attitude in acquiring knowledge on Africa and on the African diaspora
To reflect on historical and archaeological issues in an analytical and problem-solving way.
To identify and analyse abstract and concrete ethical problems.
To display intellectual curiosity and a lifelong learning attitude.
To form a well-founded and critical opinion on the basis of existing theories in the field.
To identify and apply academically correct argumentations, in order to adopt a stance in abstract and concrete ethical issues.
To display sensitivity to intercultural diversity.
To have an open but critical attitude, showing empathy and eagerness to learn, to be constructive when receiving feedback, and to be willing to self-educate.
To form a well-reasoned judgement on the basis of philosophical insights and scientific knowledge and insights that are relevant to thought processes in abstract and concrete ethical issues and topics.
To critically reflect on one's own thinking, learning, decisions and actions, and to use these critical reflections as a basis for lifelong learning.
To reflect critically and independently on Africa and its diaspora, and on their representation.
To identify dynamics, processes or recurrent phenomena independently in complex historical and archaeological situations.
To critically analyze complex ethical issues and debates independently.
To form a well-considered, balanced opinion on complex situations in Africa and its diaspora, while being aware of existing values.
To form a balanced judgement on historical issues and theories, taking into account existing values.
To be capable of reasoning in an academically correct way, in order to take up a stance concerning a complex ethical issue, and to assess other ethical stances critically.
To develop a reflective attitude characterized by curiosity, cultural sensitivity, and cultural relativism, and to display a commitment to lifelong learning.
To demonstrate integrity and an attitude of scientific (archaeological) inquisitiveness, critical reflection and lifelong learning.
To be able to form an ethically and morally correct opinion on complex ethical issues.
To critically reflect on one's own thinking, learning, decisions and actions, and to use these critical reflections as a basis for lifelong learning.[
To reflect analytically and critically on issues in cultural history, literature sciences, linguistics and/or antropology.
To critically reflect on the history, on the cultural and social developments in Russia and in Southeast Europe, and on the historical evolution of Slavic from a linguistic and philological perspective.
To have an inquisitive attitude towards sources, ideas, the adoption of theories, and towards research methods and techniques.
To show a broad interest in Eastern Europe.
To reflect on historical, literary, linguistic and philological issues independently and with an analytical and problem-solving attitude.
To incorporate other people's opinions with respect to sources, scientific analyses and theories into one's own analysis.
To reflect independently and critically on (one's own role in) one's own research.
To display an interest in scientific research in the field of Slavonic and East European studies.
To analyze new and complex issues in literary science independently and critically
To form a well-considered opinion about new and complex issues in literary science independently.
To reflect independently, systematically and critically on one's own ways of thinking, acting and judging, and on those of others in the field of literary science.
To display an attitude of lifelong learning, in order to detect new issues in the field of literary science, to develop new ideas, to use new methods, etc., whenever necessary.
To think analytically about research ideas or questions within Aesthetics.
To develop a critical attitude towards sources and to form a substantiated opinion on scientific analyses and theories.
To critically reflect on one's own thinking, learning, decisions and actions, and to use these critical reflections as a basis for future work.
To display intellectual curiosity and a lifelong learning attitude.
To reflect on Aesthetics in and independent, analytical and problem-solving manner.
To independently form an opinion on complex problems in the chosen major in Aesthetics.
To critically reflect in an independent and systematical way on one's own research and on its scientific (and social) consequences.
To show permanent commitment to learning and developing new, creative ideas.
Have the ability to critically reflect upon the role of the global perspective, the dynamics of processes, and recurrences in historical situations.
Have the ability to contextualize historical research and one’s own actions, and interpret them within a societal reference framework.
Have the ability to closely follow historiographical evolutions, and to further develop one’s own skills.
Have an inquiring attitude with a love of historical critique and creativity, and with a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
Have the ability to independently recognize the dynamics, processes and recurrences in complex historical situations.
Have the ability to form nuanced and value conscious opinions on historical questions.
Have a reflective and critical attitude that demonstrates historical scientific curiosity, pluralism and a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
Have the ability to critically reflect upon the limits of one’s own skills, thoughts, and actions.
To have an excellent linguistic awareness: to critically assess the fundamental role of language in human interaction and in cultural productions, and to act accordingly by using language in a creative way.
To incorporate conflicting views on sources, analyses and theories into one's own research.
To critically assess one's own research and that of others.
To display scientific curiosity and a lifelong learning attitude.
to recognise and apply the significant connection of Oriental languages and cultures, of present and past and of the diversity of the Oriental cultures and their mutual contacts
to critically reflect on one's own learning, thinking, decision-making and acting regarding the Oriental languages and cultures under study, and to adjust this reflection.
to recognise and apply ways of reasoning within the discipline of Oriental Languages and Cultures (Arabic and Islamic studies, India, China or Japan)
to have and to convey an investigative attitude and a mindset for lifelong learning concerning the Oriental languages and cultures under study
to critically, thoroughly and independently analyse the significant connection of Oriental languages and cultures, of present and past and of the diversity of Oriental cultures and their mutual contacts
to critically, independently and systematically reflect on one’s own way of learning, thinking, decision-making and acting (and that of others) regarding the Oriental languages and cultures studied, and to translate this reflection into appropriate solutions
to thoroughly and independently analyse and assess any abstract and concrete linguistic and/or cultural-historical (historical, social, literary, religious-philosophical) problems with regard to Oriental languages and cultures
to be capable of academic reasoning in view of complex problems with regard to the Oriental languages and cultures studied
To critically reflect on one's own conceptions and to give them a scientific basis.[
To form a well-considered opinion on various problems, based on philosophical insights and scientific knowledge.
To have a lifelong learning attitude and to show a permanent commmitment to developing new ideas.
To incorporate other researchers' conflicting views on theories and issues into one's own analysis.
To form a well-considered, balanced opinion on complex issues on the basis of philisophical insights and scientific knowledge, while being aware of existing values.
To reflect independently, systematically and critically on one's own ways of thinking, acting and judging, and on those of others in the field of philosophy.
To have a strong linguistic awareness, i.e. to recognize the crucial role of language in human interaction and in cultural productions, and to act accordingly.
To think analytically about (culture-)historical, literary and linguistic issues.
To develop a critical attitude towards sources, scientific analyses and theories.
To produce synthetic results of one's own research.
To display intellectual curiosity and a lifelong learning attitude.
To have an excellent linguistic awareness: to critically assess the crucial role of language in human interaction and in cultural productions, and to act accordingly by using language in a creative way.
To incorporate conflicting views on sources, analyses and theories into one's own research.
To critically assess one's own research and that of others.
To display scientific curiosity and a lifelong learning attitude.
To identify problems related to business communication in real business environment and to appreciate the need for research.
To reason in a scholarly way when dealing with complex problems.
To form an opinion on complex problems independently.
To apply time management techniques when dealing with complex problems.
To show a permanent interest in current trends and events in business management.
To show a permanent interest in social trends that affect businesses, and business communication in particular.
To have a lifelong learning attitude and to show a permanent commmitment to developing new ideas or processes.
Having a strong language awareness and developing a sensitivity to the similarities, differences and interactions between cultures.
Based on scientific knowledge, thinking and reasoning analytically and creatively and based on this, solving unfamiliar, complex problems.
Critically reflecting on their own thinking, learning, decisions and actions.
Displaying intellectual curiosity and a lifelong learning attitude.
Actively following new developments both within the discipline of interpreting, and within the general context of language and culture, reflecting on these critically and placing them in a broad social and intercultural context.
Underpinning their views in a scientifically justified manner and sharing these with both lay people and colleagues in a coherent and clear manner.
Judging and acting with the necessary dose of critical self-reflection in unpredictable, complex and specialist contexts;
Displaying a commitment to lifelong learning.
Actively following new developments both within the discipline of communication in organisations and multilingual, intercultural contexts, and within the general context of language and culture, reflecting on these critically and placing them in a broad social and intercultural context.
Underpinning their views in a scientifically justified manner and sharing these with both lay people and colleagues in a coherent and clear manner.
Judging and acting with the necessary dose of critical self-reflection in unpredictable, complex and specialist contexts;
Actively following new developments both within the discipline of translation and within the general context of language and culture, reflecting on these critically and placing them in a broad social and intercultural context.
Underpinning their views in a scientifically justified manner and sharing these with both lay people and colleagues in a coherent and clear manner.
Judging and acting with the necessary dose of critical self-reflection in unpredictable, complex and specialist contexts;
Displaying a commitment to lifelong learning.
The graduate has a driven and dynamic attitude and is able to think and act in a gender-aware and diversity-aware manner in relation to new problems, contexts and situations.

Competence field 4: Competences in cooperation and communication

To report in a scientific way, both orally and in writing.
To report (in writing) on historical-archaeological issues, ideas, opinions and research results in a correct and scientifically appropriate way.
To report on one's own exploratory research, and on the results of learning, thinking and decisions to experts and lay people, orally and in writing.
To contribute to discussions in a constructive way, and to cooperate with others.
To demonstrate the ability to report orally on an archaeological topic, and to contribute to scientific debates in a constructive way.
To be capable of task-oriented cooperation and independent work.
To show the ability to work independently and in team.
To show the ability to interact with colleagues at a scientific level, both orally and in writing.
To report in writing on one's own archaeological research in a scientifically appropriate way.
To conduct research in a team, in an interdisciplinary context, and to report on this research (e.g. in papers, reports, lectures).
To present and motivate one's own archaeological research to experts, colleagues in the field and to broader audiences.
To interact and cooperate in a team; depending on the context, the student assumes the role of inspirator, advisor or leader.
To communicate by asking relevant questions, or by assuming an inspiring, advisory or leading role, and to cooperate and act in an appropriate way.
To describe one's own knowledge acquisition and reflections in a scientific text.
To present and discuss one's own knowledge acquisition process and reflections.
To carry out scientific tasks in team.
To report on the results of independent research in a scientific text.
To present and discuss the results of independent research.
To conduct scientific research in a team.
To establish linguistically correct and communicatively adequate written communication in Dutch or in one of the studied languages, both with colleagues in the field and with lay people, about literary science in general and about one's own field of study, or about aspects specific to the field of the internship in particular.
To establish linguistically correct and communicatively adequate oral communication, both with colleagues in the field and with lay people, about literary science in general and about one's own field of study, or about aspects specific to the field of the internship in particular.
To communicate by asking relevant questions, or by assuming an inspiring, advisory or leading role, and to cooperate and act in an appropriate way.
To cooperate in a multidisciplinary context (e.g. history, sociology, philosophy and filology).
To delimit, assign and assume responsibilities in a complex context of cooperation on a literary topic or (in the case of an internship) an applied problem.
To clearly communicate in writing about the results of learning, thinking and research.
To clearly communicate orally about the results of learning, thinking and research.
To carry out assignments in team.
To clearly communicate in writing with experts and other parties involved about one's own research and that of others.
To clearly communicate orally with experts and other parties involved about one's own research and that of others.
To report on the results of one's own research in a scientifically correct way.
To report on one's own research in a (multimedia) presentation to experts and non-experts.
To be able to cooperate in a scientific and multidisciplinary research context.
Have the ability to summarize in writing the on-going scientific discussions in the historiography using adequate critical apparatus, and in another language.
Have the ability to orally communicate the results of historical research with both experts and laypersons, and in another language.
Have the ability to work with one’s colleagues on a project.
Have the ability to write about one’s own historical scientific research in a justified, scientific report, thesis, or article, and in another language.
Have the ability to orally substantiate and present one’s own historical research to both experts and laypersons, and in another language.
Depending upon the situation, have the ability to communicate, cooperate and act in an inspiring, advisory or authoritative manner.
To report on the field and on one's own research to colleagues and lay people, in one or two of the chosen foreign languages and in Dutch, both orally and in writing.
To present research results orally and in writing, in an academically appropriate manner.
To execute tasks in a team, at an academic level.
to communicate orally and in writing with peers and others concerning the results of independent learning, thinking and decision-making with regard to complex issues in the discipline of Oriental Languages and Cultures (Arabic and Islamic studies, India, China or Japan).
to communicate orally and in writing with native speakers at an intermediate level of linguistic knowledge, with a focus on cultural contexts.
to collaborate within a context of diversity, transculturalism and historical-critical awareness concerning issues in the disciplines of Oriental Languages and Cultures (Arabic and Islamic studies, India, China or Japan).
to communicate orally and in writing with peers and others concerning the results of independent learning, thinking and decision-making with regard to complex issues in the discipline of Oriental Languages and Cultures (Middle East Studies, India, China or Japan).
to communicate orally and in writing with native speakers at an advanced level of linguistic knowledge, with a focus on cultural contexts.
to collaborate within a context of diversity, transculturalism and historical-critical awareness concerning complex issues in the disciplines of Oriental Languages and Cultures (Middle East Studies, India, China or Japan).
To report on the results of philosophical research to experts and to lay people, orally and in writing.
To contribute to discussions on philosophical and social problems in a constructive way
To report on the results of one's own philosophical research to experts and lay people, orally and in writing.
To contribute constructively to discussions on philosophical and social issues, the problem definition of which has not yet been delimited clearly.
To report in the two chosen (modern) languages and/or in Dutch, orally and in writing, to experts and lay people.
To cooperate and to contribute to discussions.
To report on the field and on one's own research to colleagues and lay people, in one or two of the chosen foreign languages and in Dutch, both orally and in writing.
To present research results orally and in writing, in an academically appropriate way.
To execute tasks in a team, at an academic level.
To communicate in orally and in writing, in French and in English, about businesses, business communication, one's own research and problem solutions with professionals, lay people, the business community and other parties involved.
To cooperate in a multidisciplinary team.
To master the basic skills to function within a multidisciplinary team, assuming the role of leader, innovator or team player.
To master the basic skills to assume the role of a mediator in a context of conflicting interests.
Based on acquired competences, taking joint responsibility and being a team player.
As an interpreter, functioning effectively in a multidisciplinary and international environment, both independently and in a team, with due attention for process management.
As a multilingual communications specialist, functioning effectively in a multidisciplinary and international environment, both independently and in a team, with due attention for process management.
As a translator, functioning effectively in a multidisciplinary and international environment, both independently and in a team, with due attention for process management.
The graduate is able to work independently and in a multidisciplinary context.He or she has the required social and communication skills to take on a leading or advisory role in the social and cultural field, in the business world or at the government, and to valorize his or her knowledge on gender and diversity.

Competence field 5: Societal competences

To recognize the social importance of African studies.
To recognize the social role of archaeologists.
To acknowledge the social (economic, social, cultural) and existential consequences and relevance of philosophical, ethical and moral and related knowledge.
To be aware of scientific and ethical norms.
To value policy relevance and implications of archaeological decisions.
To display a sense of social responsibility, cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity.
To show cultural sensitivity and an understanding of the intercultural problems between North and South.
To understand and interpret the evolution of contemporary archaeology, and of the changing professional context.
To carry out archaeological field work (field survey, excavations) and material recording in a scientifically correct way.
To be able to explain international structures and developments, social phenomena and the representation of Africa and its diaspora, assuming an advisory or a leading role.
To show the self-confidence to contribute to archaeological heritage management, collection policy and field study in the broadest sense.
To be able to incorporate societal (economic, public, cultural) and philosophical aspects into one's own work in the field of moral sciences and applied ethics.
To develop an awareness the dialectical relationship between the social context and science.
To take part in policymaking and planning of archaeological research and heritage management.
To incorporate social responsibility, commmitment, cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity into moral and ethical research.
To incorporate ethical aspects, social responsibility and commmitment into African studies, in particular concerning intercultural and postcolonial issues, and problems involving North-South relations.
To function in the changing professional context of archaeology and to respond to the situation in a deontologically correct way.
To demonstrate the skills to lead archaeological fieldwork (field survey, excavations) and the study of materials.
To understand and assess the social presuppositions of scientific publications in the field of Eastern European languages and cultures over time.
To acknowledge the cultural specifity and the social sensitivities of Eastern Europe.
To develop an awareness of Eastern Europe as a part of European civilisation and to recognise the diversity of Eastern Europe (Slavic and non-Slavic).
To adapt one's own behaviour on the basis of insights into other cultures, history, politics and economy.
To incorporate cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity into scientific work.
To develop an awareness of the changing character and societal dependence of literary phenomena (e.g. certain conceptions of literature,…).
To develop an awareness of and to take into account the potential social impact of certain literary positions or findings (e.g. the status of literarure and literary positions in the field of culture, the artificial character of social identities, etc.).
To respect ethical norms when conducting scientific work in the field of literary science (e.g. to adopt a tolerant attitude towards social problems, to respect the anonymity of informants, to show respect for intellectual property, to exercise discretion when drawing up policy reports for the internship institution).
To handle works of art and cultural objects with an attitude of professional ethics.
To recognise the social responsibility of art scientists.
To identify, explain and evaluate social developments in the cultural and creative sector.
To identify, explain and evaluate government policy on culture (with regard to the chosen major).
To incorporate social relevance and consequences into one's own research.
To incorporate professional standards and normative aspects into scientific work.
To incorporate social responsibility and commitment into scientific work.
witnesses of active commmitment in the cultural and creative sector and in this in a flexible way can establish themselves.
To closely follow government policy concerning culture, and especially with regard to the chosen major, and to act accordingly in a professional context.
Have the ability to critically assess social issues and contemporary views and contextualize them historically.
Have the ability to interpret contemporary developments from a historical-comparative perspective.
Be able to demonstrate cultural sensitivity, respect for diversity and the ability to reflect on continuity and change from a long-term perspective.
Have the ability to critically assess social issues and contemporary views and contextualize them historically in scientific work.
Have the ability to interpret contemporary developments from a historical-comparative perspective in one’s own scientific work.
Have the ability to integrate cultural sensitivity, respect for diversity, and historical consciousness into a scientific work
To incorporate ethical and normative aspects into scientific work.
To critically assess the consequences of one’s own research onto society.
To incorporate social responsibility and commmitment, cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity into scientific work.
to be aware of the relevance of knowledge of Oriental societies and of the cultural-historical (historical, literary, religious-philosophical) and social heritage for numerous current social problems, events, debates and opinions.
to be aware of the relevance of the knowledge of the relevant Oriental languages in order to unlock the context of current social problems, events, debates and opinions concerning Oriental societies and their contacts with other societies.
to understand developments in the history of the studied discipline of Oriental Languages and Cultures (Arabic and Islamic Studies, India, China or Japan).
to place one's own research in a broader social context, meaning and relevance in the studied discipline of Oriental Languages and Cultures (Arabic and Islamic Studies, India, China or Japan).
to analyse the social impact (economical, social, cultural) of new developments in the studied field of Oriental Languages and Cultures (Arabic and Islam Studies, India, China or Japan).
to demonstrate a sense of culture and to appreciate and convey the importance of building bridges between cultures.
(for tracks in the target country: main subject China and stays in India and Japan) to practise the acquired competences in an Asian country.
to be critically and innovatively aware of the relevance of knowledge of Oriental societies and of the cultural-historical (historical, literary, religious-philosophical) heritage for numerous current social problems, events, debates and opinions.
to be critically and innovatively aware of the relevance of advanced knowledge of the relevant languages in order to unlock the context of current social problems, events, debates and opinions concerning Oriental societies and their contacts with other societies.
to understand relevant developments in the history in the studied field of Oriental Languages and Cultures (Middle East Studies, India, China or Japan) in relation to their scientific and social complexity.
to place one's own research in a broader social context, meaning and relevance in the studied field of Oriental Languages and Cultures (Middle East Studies, India, China or Japan) in an independent and nuanced manner.
to understand the complex nature of the social impact (economical, social, cultural) of new relevant developments in the studied field of Oriental Languages and Cultures (Middle East Studies, India, China or Japan).
To explain the changing position of the field of philosophy within the social context historically.
To assess the social implications of academic philosophical stands and theories.
To identify philosophical questions identify in various social debates and to use this as a basis to interpret the different stands.
To understand the possibilities and restrictions for the field of philosophy when taking up a particular stance within the current social context.
To take into account the social implications of academic philosophical positions and theories when taking up a stance.
To use philosophical skills and techniques outside academia, e.g. in social debates.To use philosophical skills and techniques outside academia, e.g. in social debates.
To have an awareness of the values and standards on which scientists base their work.
To handle scientific and other sources in a well-considered way, while respecting the intellectual property of other researchers.
To be aware of social questions, and of their usefulness to the field of study.
To have a sense of social responsibility, cultural sensitivity and an understanding of intercultural dynamics.
To incorporate ethical and normative aspects into scientific work.
To critically assess the social consequences of one's own research.
To incorporate social responsibility and commmitment, cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity into scientific work.
To prepare for the labour market and, among other things, to learn how to market oneself to potential employers in order to position oneself as a young professional in society.
To know and understand social trends that affect businesses, and business communication in particular.
To incorporate social evolutions, innovations and trends into problem-solving thinking, in particular in the field of the business communication.
Being aware of the values and standards on which scientists base their work, respecting intellectual property of others.
Based on acquired competences, acting correctly and tactfully in different communicative situations, based on an understanding of similarities, differences and interactions between cultures.
Identifying deontological and ethical aspects and acting accordingly.
Integrating language and culture sensitivity and respect for diversity into scientific work, the professional environment and the social debate.
Identifying deontological and ethical aspects and acting accordingly.
Integrating language and culture sensitivity and respect for diversity into scientific work, the professional environment and the social debate.
Identifying deontological and ethical aspects and acting accordingly.
Integrating language and culture sensitivity and respect for diversity into scientific work, the professional environment and the social debate.
The graduate is receptive to the multicultural context and able to deal with complex problems relating to social inequality and discrimination in a dedicated and responsible manner.
The graduate is receptive to new theoretical and scientific insights and prepared to submit them to critical review while integrating them in professional experiences.

Competence field 6: Profession-specific competences

Have insight into the way in which historical scientific research functions and is organized.
Have insight into how related human and social sciences function.
Have the ability to undertake independent historical research, and the ability to fit into a group conducting historical scientific research.
Have the ability to adjust to specialist interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary professional situations.
To identify and analyze problems in a variety of contexts.
To function in various multidisciplinary specialized professional contexts independently.
To conduct philosophical research independently and to settle into a philosphical research group.
Adequately interpreting, analysing, assessing and correcting written and oral communication, including messages of a specialised nature.
Editing text independently in the studied languages and assessing it critically, thereby justifying the text type appropriate to the purpose, target group and media.
Expressing oneself in complex, communicative situations in the studied languages appropriate to the purpose, target group and media.
Independently translating text of average difficulty from the foreign language into Dutch and carrying out oral and written translations from Dutch into the foreign language that are faithful to the content of the source.
Having knowledge of relevant dictionaries, reference works and electronic aids, using them adequately and efficiently, and critically evaluating them.
Assessing the usefulness of computer applications in the areas of language, translation and communication and using them adequately.
Translating (from sight/consecutively or whispered) orally and accurately, (spoken) texts from a variety of professional environments in a context of dialogue interpreting (in a social contexts/courts of law/business) from two foreign languages into Dutch and vice versa.
In the interpreting process, adequately applying an advanced degree of contrastive linguistic expertise at different levels (lexically, grammatically, textually, pragmatically).
During the interpreting process, adequately applying advanced encyclopaedic, theme-based, cultural and intercultural knowledge.
During the interpreting process, helping manage the interaction between the interlocutors and steering the communication process in an effective manner.
Applying relevant problem-solving strategies - inter alia preparation (in terms of content, language, culture) for an interpreting assignment, monitoring of their own interpreting performance, self-assessment - with a view to improving their own effectiveness.
During the interpreting process, making use of traditional and electronic resources, as well as technological tools.
Applying the acquired knowledge of the interpreting sector and the interpreters' deontology to practising the profession of interpreter.
In the context of communication strategies of organisations, providing effective written and oral communication, both in Dutch and in two foreign languages.
In the communicaton process, making adequate use of an advanced understanding of the role of contextual variables, text types and text strategies.
Making adequate use of the acquired insights into the communication of organisations.
In the communication process, making adequate use of an advanced degree of contrasting linguistic expertise at different levels (lexically, grammatically, textually, pragmatically).
During the communication process, making adequate use of an advanced level of encyclopaedic, topical and cultural expertise and of an advanced understanding of intercultural aspects.
During the communication process, making use of traditional and electronic resources, as well as specific technological tools.
Managing the communication process within the set time boundaries, thanks to sound planning and adequate stress and time management, both independently and as part of a team;
Translating general and specialised documents into Dutch from two foreign languages (and vice versa) and revising translations;
In the translation process, adequately applying an advanced degree of contrastive linguistic expertise at different levels (lexically, grammatically, textually, pragmatically).
During the translation process, adequately applying advanced encyclopaedic, theme-based, cultural and intercultural knowledge.
During the translation process, making use of the traditional and electronic resources, as well as technological tools.
Adequately applying the acquired knowledge of the translation sector and the translators' deontology to practising the profession of translator.

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