MASTER’S (2ND CYCLE) PROGRAM IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING (ELT)

The Faculty of Pedagogical and Methodological Training will offer a 2nd cycle degree course of study leading to a Masters Degree in English Language Teaching (ELT).

I. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM

The aim of the program is to equip students with a solid background in methodological theory and the skills needed to apply that theory in their teaching practice. Selection of the overall focus of the curriculum and the individual courses contained therein directly reflects what is currently generally accepted about the nature of second language acquisition, along with a clear, honest recognition of local and regional teaching needs and realities. As the program is primarily designed for non-native speakers of English, there is a component of advanced English language study, with a particular emphasis on academic reading and writing. There is a strong component of research throughout (qualitative and quantitative), academic, as well as “action research” conducted in the classroom itself.

II. LEARNING OUTCOMES

The graduates from the SEEU MA in ELT will hold a degree currently unattainable anywhere else in the region. Since the program is modeled on the best American and British MA programs, yet adapted to regional needs and circumstances, it is anticipated that graduates will be in demand to not only teach but also help train the next generation of English language teachers. Also, because the degree is international in nature, it will improve graduates’ chances of finding employment with international organizations, here and abroad, along with qualifying them for admittance to Ph.D. programs in English language teaching.

III. PROGRAM AND CURRICULUM DESCRIPTION

The 2nd Cycle Program in ELT will be composed of 90 ECST credits and be taught full-time over the course of three semesters (30 credits each). The program is composed of five core courses each of the first two semesters and thesis work in the final, third semester.

Semester 1

Foreign Language Teaching Methodology
English Language Pedagogical Grammar
Research Methodology
Pedagogical Writing
Teaching Vocabulary

Semester 2

Second Language Acquisition and Learning
Issues in ELT
English for Specific Purposes
CALL (Computer-Assisted Language Learning)
Masters Thesis Writing Seminar

Semester 3

• Thesis and Practical Work (30 credits)

 

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IV. Admission Requirements

In addition to general SEEU 2nd cycle program requirements, the perspective student must have:

1) 1st cycle (Bachelor Degree) in English Language, Foreign Languages, Communication, Pedagogy, Philology and related fields)
2) Excellent English proficiency (TOEFL 580 paper based/237 computer based; IELTS 6.5)
3) Basic computing skills: knowledge of popular software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
4) Undergraduate GPA greater then 8.0 preferred
5) Approval from the Admission committee (Students with degrees in other disciplines may be required to take undergraduate prerequisites as part of their program).

For those who come close but do not meet the minimum requirements for admission to the MA in TEFL program, a summer program will be available (at extra charge) to help them attain the minimum qualification.