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Programme:

English Language Teaching (2022/2023)

Study Cycle: Second Cycle (Postgraduate)
Faculty: Languages, Cultures and Communications
Programme Code: N-MEN120C
Academic year: 2022 / 2023
Title: Master of English Language Teaching
ECTS: 120 (2 years) Accrediation
Decision: Decision for starting of the program

The objective of this ELT program is to provide students with solid knowledge of methodological theory and familiarize them with the skills necessary for application of the theory into teaching practice.

The selection of individual subjects reflects the current trends in second language acquisition as well as the identified local and regional instructional needs and necessities. The program is primarily designed for graduates of English as a foreign language who wish to specialize and develop their skills in EFL pedagogy. There are also research components (both qualitative and quantitative), academic, as well as "modern research" conducted in the classroom itself.

Many graduate students on the program will have already embarked on their teaching careers. To facilitate this, classes take place at the weekend, outside of normal working hours. Many of our courses offer specialist training that English instructors will find useful, such as: FLT methodology, Classroom Management, Pedagogical Grammar and Writing, Computer Assisted Language Learning and Needs Analysis. It is based on the best principles of modern teacher training from the Anglophone world applied in a Balkan context. While this program is designed specifically with the needs of English teachers in mind, this program is also effective at providing students with the skills needed for advanced academic research and can therefore also be useful for students intending to become translators, critics, copy editors, or writers. The program offers four semesters of taught instruction, followed by the research and writing of a Master’s thesis. The thesis process will involve the student in close collaboration with a PhD mentor from the Department and will enable the student to write an extensive work of research upon a subject of his or her interest. This enables the student to develop, and to demonstrate, the abilities to conduct research, synthesize material, and to write an extensive analysis. These skills, together with the pedagogical expertise gained in this program, have wide applications in the modern marketplace.

Knowledge and understanding
  • There is advanced English Language Teaching Methodology.
  • There is a deep knowledge of the theory of gaining a second / foreign language.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of English grammar and composition of English from a pedagogical point of view.
  • Knows and understands taking computer-assisted learning languages ​​and taking an active part in improving its use.
  • Recognizes different pedagogical strategies in teaching writing.
  • Has knowledge of writing a research paper, presentation and refinement.
Applying knowledge and understanding
  • Teaches English effectively in a theoretically informed way.
  • Applies the principles for the acquisition of foreign/second language in the classroom environment using appropriate learning methodologies.
  • Designing curriculum and plan class appropriate for specific teaching contexts, for example, teaching younger students (less than 12 years) or adult teaching, business English.
  • To use, adapt and create authentic educational materials for use in the foreign language classroom.
  • To use technology effectively and to create a simple multi-media or web-based language tools for practical use in the language classroom, for example, word games with the help of computer.
Making judgement
  • То еxpress critically for the studied material and the experience of teaching / learning in the classroom.
  • To identify the potential difficulties in relation to issues of acquisition of the mother tongue in the classroom of English as a foreign language.
  • To choose appropriate and relevant materials through informed awareness of students' needs.
  • To make decisions about the potential difficulties of various aspects of the English language: making time and verb, definite / indefinite articles, prepositions, other grammatical categories, idioms and expressions, lexical collocations and word formation.
  • To make a complex methodological score in research design and to distinguish between different methods of data collection and data analysis, which is related to language and linguistics.
Communication skills
  • Has an excellent knowledge of English pronunciation.
  • Is able to produce well-structured and clearly written academic papers.
  • Is capable to present and elaborate on common problems involved in teaching and learning English as a foreign language.
  • Can give adequate explanations of linguistic concepts in English.
  • Shows communication competence in the classroom in terms of quality of teaching, classroom management and organization.
Learning skills
  • Shows initiative and autonomy in professional teaching roles.
  • Is able to self-monitor and adjust teaching methods in accordance with certain situations.
  • Adaptable to different cultural and interpersonal circumstances in the classroom of English as a foreign language.
  • Initiates and completes an independent research work of high academic standards within a set period of time.
  • Demonstrate leadership and instructional ability in conducting effective dissemination of knowledge to others.

Semester 1

  • [MCEL3030] [6 ECTS] Issues in English Language Teaching
    This course offers an analysis of issues in ELT from a linguistic as well as cultural/social perspective. On the linguistics side, topics covered include the social, cultural and the structural aspects of language contact, and interlanguage, and a detailed investigation of the linguistic impact of language contact in the process of foreign language learning. It considers the role linguistic and extra linguistic factors which govern the internal development of linguistic systems that is the role of L1 (learner mother tongue) in the process of the development of L2 (target language). On the cultural/social side, this course is designed to immerse you in controversies that the system of education and teacher training faces today. Current topics in the field of ELT are explored and students are encouraged to evaluate how these issues relate to the pedagogical norms and practices of language education. This analysis will serve to emphasize challenges and obstacles that foreign language teachers face and to identify relevant issues for teachers in the domains of cognitive processes, multicultural education and critical pedagogy.
  • [C2209] [6 ECTS] Theories of Second Language Acquisition
    The course will examine the process of learning and using a second language. Research in second language acquisition (SLA) is multi-disciplinary in nature, reflecting the complex nature of adult language learning and use. Linguistic, psychological and social processes that underlie language(s) learning and use will be introduced and current research findings will be examined from the perspective of both the language teaching professional and the SLA researcher. Students will gain an insight into the complexity of the process of second language acquisition, language processing and language use. They will be able to develop a critical approach to SLA theories and motivation for carrying out independent research in this field.
  • [MCEL1040] [6 ECTS] Cultural Aspects in ELT
    This course aim is to prepare future teachers to teach effectively in multi-cultural classrooms and environments. The course will be made up of five topics: What is Culture? The Role of Language in Culture, Teaching Culture, Intercultural Communication and Building Sociolinguistic Competence.
  • [6 ECTS] Elective Course
    • [E2657] Education and Entertainment
    • [E2658] Literature Seminar: Shakespeare
    • [MCEL1020] Pedagogical Grammar
    • [E2659] Interculturalism in ELT
    • [CEL-402] Lexicology
    • [E2660] Varieties of World English
    • [EEL-305] English Language Writing and Research
    • [EMEL2030] Discourse Analysis
    • [MCEL2010] Pedagogical Writing
    • [EM548] Public Speaking and Rhetoric
  • [6 ECTS] Elective Course
    • [E2657] Education and Entertainment
    • [E2658] Literature Seminar: Shakespeare
    • [MCEL1020] Pedagogical Grammar
    • [E2659] Interculturalism in ELT
    • [CEL-402] Lexicology
    • [E2660] Varieties of World English
    • [EEL-305] English Language Writing and Research
    • [EMEL2030] Discourse Analysis
    • [MCEL2010] Pedagogical Writing
    • [EM548] Public Speaking and Rhetoric

Semester 2

  • [C2210] [6 ECTS] Theory and Practice of ELT
    The main purpose of this course is to help students deepen their knowledge about the subject of foreign language teaching methodology. Students will be introduced to the principles and techniques of different teaching methods used for teaching English as a foreign language to young and adult learners. Classroom discussions will be the most important element of the course and the students are encouraged to draw on their own experiences from ESL/EFL contexts and explore them in relation to current theory and research.
  • [MCEL2041] [6 ECTS] Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
    As computers have become more and more integrated into our daily lives it is vital for language teachers to have some understanding of their role in language instruction. Without this understanding, it is difficult to make sound judgments about how to integrate computers into language classes in order to make student learning more engaging, efficient, and effective. It is hoped that this course will serve as a foundation for teachers interested in applying technology to the language learning classroom and beyond. The course introduces the current theories and practices of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL). Course topics include the history and principles of CALL, software evaluation, the design and development of Web-based language courses, computer-mediated communication, Hyper media and corpus for language teaching. In addition, the use of computers in the development of particular language skills in the area of reading, writing, and speech communication/pronunciation will be introduced. The course also examines the current language learning theories that underline CALL applications.
  • [C2208] [6 ECTS] Digital Literacy and Humanities
    The field of digital literacy covers aspect of education through a digital medium. Digital literacy aims to prepare the students with the skills you need to live, learn, and produce in a setting in which all communication modes is through digital technologies.
  • [6 ECTS] Elective Course
    • [E2657] Education and Entertainment
    • [E2658] Literature Seminar: Shakespeare
    • [MCEL1020] Pedagogical Grammar
    • [E2659] Interculturalism in ELT
    • [CEL-402] Lexicology
    • [E2660] Varieties of World English
    • [EEL-305] English Language Writing and Research
    • [EMEL2030] Discourse Analysis
    • [MCEL2010] Pedagogical Writing
    • [EM548] Public Speaking and Rhetoric
  • [6 ECTS] Elective Course
    • [E2657] Education and Entertainment
    • [E2658] Literature Seminar: Shakespeare
    • [MCEL1020] Pedagogical Grammar
    • [E2659] Interculturalism in ELT
    • [CEL-402] Lexicology
    • [E2660] Varieties of World English
    • [EEL-305] English Language Writing and Research
    • [EMEL2030] Discourse Analysis
    • [MCEL2010] Pedagogical Writing
    • [EM548] Public Speaking and Rhetoric

Semester 3

  • [MCEL1030] [6 ECTS] Research Methodology
    A study of research design and methods including sampling, hypothesis formation, testing and experimental research. Specific attention will be paid to the concept, techniques, and practice of Qualitative Social Science Research Methodology. Throughout this course, students will learn to develop the research skills necessary to create, implement and successfully complete a substantial research project.
  • [CM178] [6 ECTS] Teaching English for Specific Purposes
    The course aims to introduce students to the English for Specific Purposes (ESP) as a separate branch of English, different than General English (GE); the history of its development and the classification, as well as its main characteristics including different genres, their specific features and audience. Furthermore, the course will elaborate and deal with the actual vocabulary and discourse from the main types of ESPs such as English for Business, Legal English, English for Medicine, Trade, Design, etc. through work on authentic materials in order for students to become familiar with the specificity of the language of the different professions they might encounter in their future careers, either as teachers or translators/interpreters.
  • [CM179] [6 ECTS] Advanced Vocabulary Teaching
    This course provides new information related to advanced vocabulary teaching in the EFL classroom. It includes the description of vocabulary acquisition, how it is used in the spoken and written language. Some hours will be dedicated to the discussion of the best teaching practices in teaching vocabulary.
  • [EMEL1020] [6 ECTS] Literature in English Language Teaching
    This course explores the purpose and place of English literature in the ELT curriculum. It examines the relationship between language and literature teaching and how literature can assist in achieving language learning goals. The course guides students towards an evaluation of different theories of literature in ELT and it also looks at the wider question of why literature should be studied in a university setting either for L1 or L2 learners.
  • [6 ECTS] Elective Course
    • [E2657] Education and Entertainment
    • [E2658] Literature Seminar: Shakespeare
    • [MCEL1020] Pedagogical Grammar
    • [E2659] Interculturalism in ELT
    • [CEL-402] Lexicology
    • [E2660] Varieties of World English
    • [EEL-305] English Language Writing and Research
    • [EMEL2030] Discourse Analysis
    • [MCEL2010] Pedagogical Writing
    • [EM548] Public Speaking and Rhetoric

Semester 4

  • [MCEL4010] [30 ECTS] Master Thesis
    After passing examinations, the student may begin the procedure of filing, making and public defence of thesis topic. The student chooses the mentor, who gives him instructions for preparation of the application of master theses. The application must be granted by the Graduate Studies Educational Collegium and the Scientific and Academic Council of the Faculty. After preparing the final version of Master’s Thesis, Academic-Scientific Council of Faculty forms a three-member committee, which prepares the report, which may be accepted or rejected. The positive report is approved by the Academic-Scientific Council, and it is set the date of public defence. After successfully defending the thesis, the student gains the degree - Master of English Language Teaching.
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