Faculty: Educational Programs This major focuses on the principles and practices of teaching English as a second or foreign language. Students gain skills in linguistics, second language acquisition, curriculum development, and teaching methodologies, preparing for careers in English language education, curriculum design, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand linguistic principles and second language acquisition theories. - Develop skills in curriculum development and materials design. - Learn effective teaching methodologies and classroom management techniques. - Explore cultural and intercultural communication in language teaching. - Analyze language teaching approaches and assessment methods. - Develop critical thinking, pedagogical skills, and cultural competence. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to English Language Teaching** - Overview of ELT principles, industry trends, and teaching methodologies. 2. **Linguistics for Language Teachers** - Principles of phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. 3. **Second Language Acquisition** - Theories of second language learning, bilingualism, and multilingualism. 4. **Curriculum Development and Materials Design** - Designing syllabi, creating teaching materials, and evaluating curriculum effectiveness. 5. **Teaching Methodologies** - Communicative language teaching, task-based language teaching, and content-based instruction. 6. **Classroom Management and Assessment** - Effective classroom management strategies, assessment techniques, and evaluation methods. 7. **Intercultural Communication** - Cultural awareness, intercultural competence, and teaching in multicultural classrooms. 8. **Technology in Language Teaching** - Integrating technology into language classrooms, digital literacy, and online teaching methods. 9. **Internship/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in English language teaching settings, such as schools, language centers, or educational institutions. 10. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying skills in ELT, such as developing a curriculum, designing teaching materials, or conducting a research study on language teaching methods. **Assessment Methods:** - Linguistic analyses, curriculum development projects, teaching methodology plans, classroom management and assessment reports, intercultural communication studies, technology integration projects, internship reports, capstone projects, group projects, and presentations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to English Language Teaching" by various authors. - "Linguistics for Language Teachers" by various authors. - "Second Language Acquisition" by various authors. - "Curriculum Development and Materials Design" by various authors. - "Teaching Methodologies" by various authors. - "Classroom Management and Assessment" by various authors. - "Intercultural Communication" by various authors. - "Technology in Language Teaching" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of English language, linguistics, and an interest in teaching and education. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree or 2 years for a master's degree in ELT. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue certifications from professional organizations such as the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) International Association, Cambridge Assessment English, or equivalent ELT certifications. **Target Audience:** Aspiring English language teachers, curriculum developers, educational consultants, and professionals seeking careers in language schools, educational institutions, government agencies, and non-profit organizations focused on language education. This major equips students with the pedagogical and practical skills needed to excel in English language teaching, supporting careers in various language education and curriculum development roles.