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OBJECTIFS DE LA FORMATION

This MA Program in “Applied Linguistics and ELT” is comprehensive in its scope and designed to introduce students to the theoretical, empirical and practical dimensions of applied linguistics and the teaching of English. The Program emphasizes both theory and practice. Its interdisciplinary core curriculum includes courses in:

• Basic theoretical linguistics, applied linguistics • Psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics

• Discourse analysis and research methods

• ESL/EFL methodologies

• Language policy & planning

The program is thus designed to enable students to understand the diversity of issues inherent in the study of language and ELT so they are well prepared to teach and do research in applied linguistics and language teaching .

The program operates on a cohort model whereby all participants complete the same program of study over a two-year period.

Aims — By and large, the course is designed to chieve the following objectives:

- Gain deeper knowledge in language-related disciplines such as syntax, discourse analysis, phonetics and phonology, morphosyntax.

- Understand the core disciplines of applied linguistics, especially sociolinguistics, language acquisition, Multilingualism and language planning, and educational psychology.

- Deepen knowledge and practice of research methods in education.

- Acquire and practicing language teaching skills

- Provide a conceptual understanding of the principles and practice of Linguistics and Applies Language Studiesand education-relate research and to foster an awareness of a variety of research approaches, methods, and techniques;

-Encourage critical reflection on the process of planning, designing, implementing, and writing-up Applied Linguistics and education-related research; and

-Encourage critical reflection on the process through which the researcher develops their competence in education and/or education-related research.

In its second component, the program is concerned with deepening participants’ knowledge and understanding of the methods and methodologies of data collection and data analysis. To this end, they will study modules related to methods of reaserch.

COMPETENCES A ACQUERIR

The program has a particular appeal to students wishing to become teachers / language teachers with some experience who are seeking a further qualification. It is also especially suitable for in-service teachers with responsibility for language matters, and for language graduates who wish to set their studies in the context of modern research on applied linguistics, It is worth to mention too that this MA program has been developed relying of major similar programs provided by famous international universities like CELTA, Iowa State University and the University of Manchester.. It sets for itself the development of the following competences:

1- To help bridge the gap between the department of English in general and the faculty of Letters and Human Sciences in general and the socio-economic environment.

2- To realize the university reform objective concerning creating job-oriented modules and professional B.As functioning as a ‘passerelle’ opening up on the job market

3- To develop trainees’ fluency and accuracy in using the English language for personal and professional purposes.

4- To improve their knowledge in the foundations of linguistics, including phonology, syntax, discourse and pragmatics.

5- To acquaint them with the main theories of learning, teaching, and second language acquisition.

6- To provide them with the practical skills, strategies, and knowledge for designing courses, planning lessons, and delivering material to learners employing a wide range of pedagogical techniques.

7- To enable them to connect theory with practice by providing experiences in authentic classroom settings.

8- To raise their awareness of research in applied linguistics/TEFL and EdTech

9- To equip them with up-to-date ICT skills in teaching English.

To attain these objectives, this master program proposes mostly practical research and job-oriented modules leading up to the job market or to PhD degrees in the field. This Master program also comes to satisfy a requirement of the Ministry of Education from University to create programs to train students to become teachers in public high schools.

DEBOUCHES DE LA FORMATION

Métiers ciblés :

- Enseignent d’anglais au écoles primaires, secondaires, et lycées ou université

- Enseignent d’anglais au instituts professionnels publics et privés

- Enseignent d’anglais dans les associations

- Rédacteur pour sites web (en Anglais)

- Etudes doctorales

Secteurs d’embauche :

- Ecoles (primaire, secondaire, et lycée)

- Universités durant ou après Doctorat

- Instituts professionnels publics et privés

- Associations

- Entreprises touristiques

- Agences de voyages

- Agences de communication et publicité

- Etudes supérieures

PROGRAMME

 

Semestre 1

 

LEARNING AND TEACHING PRAGMATICS40
LANGUAGE AWARENESS40
DISCOURSE ANALYSIS40
LANGUAGE ACQUISITION40
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY40
LANGUAGE AND SOCIETY40

 

Semestre 2

 

TEACHING WRITING SKILLS 40
LANGUAGE POLICY AND LANGUAGE PLANNING40
TEACHING METHODS40
STATISTICAL ANALYSES40
TEACHING VOCABULARY &GRAMMAR40
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY40

 

Semestre 3

 

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION40
TEACHING READING SKILLS40
CIVIC EDUCATION AND GLOBAL VALUES40
EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT40
TEACHING AURAL-ORAL SKILLS40
TEACHING PRACTICUM40