BA in English for Knowledge, Culture and Innovation 

at University of Wroclaw, Wroclaw

Type of exam: Written exam in the form of an essay on one of the following topics.

Topics for essay:

• Chosen work of culture – a book, film, or theatrical performance.

Formal requirements: 

• Length: 1,600 characters (excluding spaces)
• Language: English
• Required elements:
  • Introduction
  • Presentation of the work: title, author/director, year of creation, genre
  • Brief identification of the main theme and context (e.g., literary, cultural, historical)
  • Content discussion
  • Outline of the plot or main ideas (without excessive summarizing)
  • Description of key characters or motifs
  • Analysis and evaluation of artistic and substantive aspects (e.g., language, narrative style, composition, acting, directing, visuals)
  • Use of philological and literary/film terminology (where applicable)
  • Comparison with other works of the same trend/era/author (optional)
  • Justification of one’s opinion, identification of strengths and weaknesses
  • Conclusion
  • Summary of the review
  • Overall assessment of the work (e.g., whether it is worth recommending, its values, target audience)

Evaluation criteria:

• Structure and organization of the text (0–5 points)
• Style and linguistic correctness (0–5 points)
• Substantive content (0–5 points)
• Originality of conclusions and argumentation (0–5 points)

The essay will be assessed on a scale of 0–20 points. A minimum of 10 points is required to pass. Admission will be granted to candidates with the highest scores within the established limit of available places.