English Language Teaching

Basic Information

Program Name: Faculty of Education/ English Language Teaching - English - Undergraduate
Language: English
Level of Qualification: Undergraduate
Education Duration (Year): 4 Years
Quota Type: -
Head of Department: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özge RAZI ÇELİK
Mode Of Delivery: Full-Time
Qualification Awarded: BA English Language Teaching - English - Undergraduate
Program Description: The Department of Foreign Languages (ELT) offers comprehensive programs at undergraduate (BA: first cycle), graduate (MA: second cycle), and doctoral (PhD: third cycle) levels.

The English Language Teaching (ELT) Department provides both undergraduate (BA) and graduate (MA and PhD) programs. The core components of the program include:

ELT Core Courses: Methodology, Linguistics, and Literature.

Faculty Core Courses: Introduction to Education, Educational Psychology, Educational Sociology, and Classroom Management.
General Knowledge Core Courses: Addiction and Fight against Addiction, Nutrition and Health, History of Science and Philosophy, and Science and Research Ethics.

Elective Courses: Options such as French and German.

Students have the opportunity to explore various cultural and professional subjects through area electives, faculty electives, and general culture electives, allowing them to pursue individual interests.
The primary objective of the program is to help students achieve mastery of the English language while equipping them with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for teaching English as a foreign language. Additionally, the department organizes practice teaching sessions in selected schools in Northern Cyprus to provide hands-on teaching experience.
Recognition Of Prior Learning: At Cyprus International University, full-time students can be exempted from some courses within the framework of the related bylaws. If the content of a course previously taken in another institution is equivalent to a course delivered at CIU, then the student can be exempted from this course with the approval of the related faculty/graduate school board after the evaluation of the course content.

Objectives

Program Educational Objectives

The objectives of the ELT BA Programme are as follows:
• To equip prospective teachers with comprehensive field knowledge and skills specific to English language teaching.
• To assist them in developing strong research and critical questioning skills.
• To encourage them to monitor technological and pedagogical advancements in the ELT field, continuously develop themselves, and effectively transfer these advancements to younger generations.
• To train them to share their acquired knowledge and skills collaboratively with their colleagues.
• To enable them to contribute to foreign language education through scientific research and project development.
• To provide them with ongoing academic support from the department in addressing challenges they may encounter in their professional teaching environments after graduation.
• To develop their English reading, speaking, writing, and listening skills, empowering them to access, share, and produce information effectively in both written and oral forms.

Program Profile

At the ELT Department, students engage in a well-rounded curriculum that includes:

• Area Courses: Compulsory and elective courses related to English language teaching.
• Content Knowledge Courses: Compulsory and elective courses focusing on core subject matter.
• General Knowledge Courses: Compulsory and elective courses aimed at broadening their educational foundation.
• Teaching Practice: Hands-on experience in real-world teaching environments.

While enhancing their proficiency in English, ELT undergraduate students take general education and language teaching courses designed to specialize them in English language teaching. They also develop their teaching skills through participation in peer-teaching and microteaching activities.

To maximize students' learning, courses are delivered using a variety of methods, including:
• Modelling, lecturing, and explaining.
• Interacting, prompting, and scaffolding.
• Facilitating discussions and group work.

During the fourth year, in the 7th and 8th semesters, students complete their practicum in diverse schools across Cyprus, gaining invaluable teaching experience in real classrooms.
Upon graduation, students are fully qualified to become English language teachers.

Admission and Graduation

Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate from the undergraduate programme, it is necessary to succeed in all of the courses listed in the curriculum of the programme by getting a letter grade of at least D/ S with a minimum of 240 ECTS (148 in local credits) and by obtaining a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00 at least out of 4.00.

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements And Regulations

To graduate from the ELT undergraduate programme, students must meet the following requirements:
• Achieve a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 2.00 out of 4.00.
• Successfully pass all required courses without receiving grades of F, D-, or U.
• Complete a minimum of 240 ECTS credits.
• Fulfil the mandatory practice teaching requirement during the 7th and 8th semesters in schools across Cyprus.

Specific Admission Requirements

TR Applicants
Students from Turkey who succeed in the exams conducted by the Student Selection and Placement Centre of the Higher Education Council (ÖSYM) are eligible to enrol at our university based on their preferences. They can complete the registration process by submitting the required documents to our Registration and Liaison Offices across Turkey or directly to the Registrar's Office on campus.

TRNC Applicants
Students from the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) and Turkey who have completed their entire high school education in the TRNC are eligible to enrol in their preferred undergraduate programs upon successfully passing the CIU Student Placement and Scholarship Ranking Exam. Successful candidates can complete their registration at the TRNC Marketing Office.

International Applicants
International students can apply directly to our undergraduate programs through the online application portal..

Employments and Occupational Profiles

Occupational Profiles of Graduates

The graduates of the ELT Department are eligible for a teaching position both in state and private schools, and they can also work in the areas of banking, tourism, and translation. The department has graduates already employed as lecturers at various universities throughout TRNC and Turkey. Some may also opt for a position in banking and/or other private institutions.

Assessment and Learning

Exams, Assessment and Grading

The measurement and evaluation methods applied for each course are defined in the "Syllabus" prepared by the relevant academic staff and included in the Information package. Regarding exams and course grades, relevant articles of Cyprus International University Associate Degree, Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations are applied. (https://sis.ciu.edu.tr/regulations-and-forms/regulations/211?ZhKoCbpKgH6FNZQJJA3CxT2giXRZNt2aJoWO)

Learning Taxonomy

The Structure of Observed Learning Outcomes (SOLO) Taxonomy is a widely used framework for systematically categorizing the progressive complexity of students' understanding of a subject. It serves as a tool for educators to assess cognitive development, design effective learning activities, and structure assessments that align with increasing levels of comprehension and critical thinking.

Letter	Coefficient	Interval
A	4	84,5 - 100
A-	3.7	79,5 - 84,49
B+	3.3	74,5 - 79,49
B	3	69,5 - 74,49
B-	2.7	65,5 - 69,49
C+	2.3	62,5 - 65,49
C	2	59,5 - 62,49
C-	1.7	56,5 - 59,49
D+	1.3	53,5 - 56,49
D	1	49,5 - 53,49
D-	0.7	0 - 49,49
F	0	-

National Qualifications Framework (NQF) & Program Outcomes

National Qualifications Framework For Higher Education In Turkey (NQF-HETR) Qualifications

See annex-II for the National Qualifications Framework for Higher Education

National Qualifications Framework (NQF) & Program Outcomes

See annex-I NQF and Programme outcomess matrix

Program-Specific Higher Education Qualifications Framework & Program Outcomes

See annex-III for the NQF Program Specific Qualifications

Attachments

Bologna Process Requirements

Members of Unit Quality Commission

PG Additions

Concentration Areas

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YÖDAK Approval Date

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YÖK Approval Date

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Education Start Date

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