Faculty: Education

This specialization prepares students for careers in teaching English, focusing on linguistics, second language acquisition, curriculum development, teaching methodologies, assessment, and educational technology. Graduates are equipped with practical teaching skills and theoretical knowledge for roles in English language education and related fields.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of English language education and linguistics.
• Develop skills in second language acquisition, curriculum development, and teaching methodologies.
• Learn assessment techniques, educational technology, and classroom management.
• Explore educational principles and industry standards.
• Analyze challenges and opportunities in English language education.
• Develop teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills for educational projects.

Main Curriculum:

1. Introduction to English Language Education
   • Overview of key concepts and industry trends in English language education.
   • Basics of linguistics and educational principles.
2. Linguistics
   • Principles of linguistics, including phonetics, grammar, and semantics.
   • Language analysis techniques.
3. Second Language Acquisition
   • Theories and models of second language acquisition.
   • Techniques for facilitating language learning.
4. Curriculum Development
   • Principles of curriculum planning, implementation, and evaluation.
   • Techniques for designing effective English language curricula.
5. Teaching Methodologies
   • Basics of teaching methodologies, including communicative and task-based teaching.
   • Techniques for delivering effective English language lessons.
6. Assessment
   • Principles of formative and summative assessment in English language education.
   • Techniques for developing assessment tools.
7. Educational Technology
   • Understanding and integrating digital tools and multimedia resources into teaching.
   • Techniques to enhance language learning using technology.
8. Practical Training in English Language Education
   • Real-world teaching experiences, including observations and student teaching.
   • Application of acquired skills in practical teaching environments.
9. Capstone Project in English Language Education
   • A comprehensive project applying skills in curriculum development, teaching methodologies, or assessment.
   • Presentation of a polished educational project in English language education.

Assessment Methods:

Lesson plans, curriculum projects, methodology analyses, assessment tools, technology presentations, practical training reports, capstone projects, and student teaching evaluations.

Recommended Textbooks:

• "An Introduction to Language" by Victoria Fromkin et al.
• "Second Language Acquisition" by Susan M. Gass and Larry Selinker.
• "Curriculum Development in Language Teaching" by Jack C. Richards.
• "Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching" by Jack C. Richards and Theodore S. Rodgers.
• "Language Assessment" by Lyle F. Bachman and Adrian S. Palmer.
• "Educational Technology" by Al Januszewski and Michael Molenda.

Basic Requirements:

Basic knowledge of English, linguistics, and education. Suitable for aspiring English language teachers and curriculum developers.

Duration of Specialization:

Typically 4 years to complete a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practical training, and student teaching.

Certification:

Graduates may earn a degree in English language education and pursue certifications such as TESOL or TEFL.

Target Audience:

Aspiring English language teachers, curriculum developers, and educational technology specialists aiming to work in the field of English language education. This specialization provides students with the skills necessary to excel in English language teaching, supporting careers in education and related fields.