MASTERS (Foreign Languages and Literature)

Foreign Language and Literature  (TEFL)  ( M. A. with  thesis)

General description

M.A. in English Language and Literature is designed to develop ground knowledge on language teaching methodologies, curriculum and materials development, testing as well as second language acquisition and TEFL research.

M.A. TEFL students discuss and apply instructional models, innovative instructional technologies and linguistic theories which relate the classroom experiences of EFL students to real-life communicative needs. They also improve their skills in understanding and conducting research in foreign language education.

The research-scientific courses of the degree program comprise the following special parts:

  • Master-classes
  • Research-scientific work on MA thesis
  • Research-scientific internship
  • Scientific-pedagogical internship
  • The MA thesis defence

The faculty of Foreign Languages and Literature also provides Cambridge English courses  (KET A2, PET B1, FCE B2, CAE C1, CPE C2) in collaboration with the UFAR EL Cambridge English Assessment Centre.

Career Prospects

Career opportunities

EIU Master of TEFL and Foreign Language Teaching is an accredited qualification and offers graduates the chance to acquire the skills needed to pursue a career in teaching and a pathway to a range of other lifelong learning careers. Graduates can work in such roles as:

  • teacher of English as a second language,
  • teacher of a language other than English,
  • adult educator,
  • workplace-based TEFL instructor,
  • community educator,
  • teaching assistant,
  • language specialist,
  • interpreter,
  • academic director,
  • curriculum adviser,
  • flexible learning developer,
  • language coach/tutor.

The best students also get permanent jobs in the EIU partner schools (leading private and public schools in Armenia) and institutions upon graduation. 

While your Major will be “Foreign Languages and Literature”, you may attempt to increase your employment prospects by registering for Disciplinary or Interdisciplinary Minor programs. Follow the link to learn more about the EIU Minor programs and study options.

Skills development

Study Foreign Language Teaching at Eurasia International University and you will:

  • master innovative instructional technologies,
  • master the skills required for the effective teaching and learning of English and other languages,
  • build specialized knowledge and skills for professional practice in a range of educational settings,
  • empower learners with your strong subject and pedagogical knowledge,
  • strengthen your professional leadership skills,
  • critically reflect on the ways in which language education theory and research inform teaching practice,
  • establish and maintain ethical and respectful relationships with students, colleagues and parents,
  • develop the strengths and linguistic needs of students from diverse cultural, religious and socio-economic backgrounds.

As an integral part of the EIU journey, all students are encouraged to actively attend and participate in relevant placements, workshops, conferences and events where they will have the opportunity to engage with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels. This approach gives the students an invaluable opportunity to meet and build strong networking relationships with industry professionals and greatly improves their employability at the time of graduation.

Courses

You may find the courses of Degree (English Language and Literature) HERE

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