Explore the programs and courses offered by Master's in Teaching English as a Foreign Language TEFL
Browse Programs Admission InformationThe Master's program in "Teaching English as a Foreign Language" aims to prepare specialized teachers in teaching English as a foreign language by providing them with the necessary knowledge and skills in the field of language education.
Admission to the program requires a Bachelor's degree in English, and student selection is based on academic excellence.
The program focuses on developing students' cognitive, pedagogical, and practical competencies through the study of learning and teaching theories, the acquisition of effective teaching skills, participation in field training, and the preparation of a Master's thesis.
The program opens up broad career prospects for graduates in the field of teaching in various educational institutions, in addition to the possibility of pursuing higher studies in academic research.
. Fundamental Units:
These units aim to provide students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for teaching English as a foreign language.
They include:
● Educational Psychology: Understanding psychological processes, learning theories, and their applications in language teaching.
● Applied Linguistics: Applying the principles of linguistics in analyzing the English language and understanding how it works.
● Syllabus Design: Developing effective curricula that meet the needs of learners.
● English Language Teaching Methods: Exploring methods and strategies for teaching English language skills.
Methodological Units:
These units aim to provide students with the skills necessary to conduct academic research and write reports.
They include:
● Scientific Research: Learning how to conduct research in the field of English language teaching.
● Academic Reading and Writing: Developing academic reading and writing skills.
● English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Learning the English language used in academic contexts.
● Qualitative Research Methods: Learning how to conduct qualitative research in the field of English language teaching.
● Research Proposal Writing: Learning how to write effective research proposals.
● English for Specific Purposes (ESP): Equipping students with the ability to design and implement English language teaching programs that meet the needs of learners in specific fields, such as business, medicine, law, and others.
3. Exploratory and Transversal Units:
These units aim to broaden students' horizons and provide them with additional skills in specialized areas.
They include:
● Educational Technology: Using technology to enhance the English language teaching process.
● Domestication and Foreignization : Learning technical translation procedures.
● Ethics of Scientific Research and Profession: Learning the ethics of academic work and scientific research.