Faculty: Education This major prepares students for careers in English language teaching, 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 fundamentals of English language education and linguistics. - Develop skills in second language acquisition, curriculum development, and teaching methodologies. - Learn techniques for assessment, 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. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to English Language Education** - Overview of key concepts and industry trends in English language education. - Fundamentals of linguistics and educational principles. 2. **Linguistics** - Principles of linguistics, including phonetics, syntax, and semantics. - Techniques for language analysis. 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** - Fundamentals 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 for enhancing language learning with technology. 8. **Practicum in English Language Education** - Real-world teaching experiences, including observations and student teaching. - Application of learned skills in practical teaching settings. 9. **Capstone Project in English Language Education** - Comprehensive project applying skills in curriculum development, teaching methodologies, or assessment. - Delivery of a polished English language education project. **Assessment Methods:** - Lesson plans, curriculum projects, methodology analyses, assessment tools, technology presentations, practicum 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. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of English language, linguistics, and education. Suitable for aspiring English language teachers and curriculum developers. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and student teaching. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in English Language Education and pursue certifications like TESOL or TEFL. **Target Audience:** Aspiring English language teachers, curriculum developers, and educational technology specialists seeking careers in English language education. This major provides students with the skills needed to excel in English language teaching, supporting careers in education and related fields.