Introduction
MA English Language Teaching (ELT) is a 2-years degree program designed to facilitate academic and professional development of those who aspire to teach English as a second language in Pakistan. The program will be equally beneficial for pre- service and in- service teachers. Focusing on current theory and practice in English language teaching, MA ELT will contribute to their career development by introducing them to eclectic teaching methods, curriculum and syllabus design, designing classroom activities and lesson plans. The program will facilitate students to develop and reflect upon their understanding of English Language Teaching and lead them to explore the recent developments in teaching methodology and teacher education so that they can amicably perform the role of teachers as well as model-facilitators. The program specifically helps to develop their knowledge and understanding of English with a specific focus on receptive and productive skills of language.
Program Objectives
The program objectives to:
- Provide English language teachers and fresh graduates an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of English Language Teaching from both theoretical and practical perspectives with an opportunity to examine, understand and research the problems related to ELT in Pakistan.
- Equip those who are interested in pursuing an academic career in the field of ELT and/or aspire to embark on a higher degree with essential research and analytical skills.
- Enhancing students’ awareness of effective pedagogic tools for language education.
- Focus on various aspects of microteaching as well as effective embedding of technological advancements in their lesson plans.
- Give an understanding of the standard procedures of curricula and syllabi design and development.
- Enable learners to consider how materials are developed for teaching and to review a range of teaching materials with a critical consideration of recent developments in methodology.
- Enable students to reflect upon their language proficiency and clarify their own views about learning and teaching of language.
Admission Eligibility Criteria
BA/B.Sc. or equivalent relevant qualification with ‘English’ as compulsory/optional subject with at least 45% marks or CGPA 2.00 out of 4 from HEC recognized university/institution.
Note:
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Zero Semester is not applicable for MA English Language Teaching (ELT) Program.
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Semester No. 1 | |||||||||
Course Code | Title | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||||
ENG501 | History of English Language | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
ENG502 | Introduction to Linguistics | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
ENG503 | Introduction to English Language Teaching | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
ENG504 | Second Language Acquisition | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
ENG505 | Language Learning Theories | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
ENG506 | World Englishes | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
Semester No. 2 | |||||||||
Course Code | Title | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||||
ENG507 | Phonetics and Phonology | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
ENG508 | Semantics and Pragmatics | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
ENG509 | Morphology and Syntax | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
ENG510 | Sociolinguistics | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
ENG511 | Psycholinguistics | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
ENG512 | Bilingualism | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
Semester No. 3 | |||||||||
Course Code | Title | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||||
ENG513 | Language Teaching Methods | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
ENG514 | Teaching of Listening and Speaking Skills | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
ENG515 | Teaching of Reading and Writing Skills | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
ENG516 | Teaching Business Communication | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
ENG517 | Computer Assisted Language Learning | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
ENG518 | Research Methodology in ELT | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
Semester No. 4 | |||||||||
Course Code | Title | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||||
ELT620 | Thesis | Required | 6 (Theory:6, Practical:0) | ||||||
ELT619 | Teaching Practice | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
ENG519 | Curriculum Design | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
ENG520 | Testing and Assessment | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||
ENG521 | Language Classroom Management | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||||