1. To improve and deepen theoretical and applied fund of knowledge in ‘applied linguistics’ and ‘methodology’ based on the undergraduate qualifications in the field of ELT,
2. To learn about the stages of data collection, data analysis, and publishing related to their field of study on scientific and ethical grounds,
3. To posses the knowledge about teaching programs, the ability to seek information via modern methods and techniques, as well as the language skills necessary for generating knowledge at the highest level,
4. To find solutions to problems that require expertise via quantitative and qualitative research methods,
5. To develop solutions to a problem in their field by independent planning and implementing the results by evaluating them,
6. To evaluate information, gathered via theoretical and practical methods during the academic learning process, by using cause and effect relationships,
7. To develop the skills necessary for interdisciplinary interaction and produce new and functional information by synthesizing it,
8. To follow international literature and contribute to it with scientific research of their own,
9. To use information and communication technologies, relevant computer software, and Internet resources to increase the quality of language learning,
10. To use English at the C2 level of European Language Portfolio, in order to present their academic studies in ELT at the national and international level,
11. To develop a positive attitude for sustainable development, determine personal and occupational goals related to ELT, look for opportunities and use research methods and techniques necessary for further career development,
12. To exhibit proper conduct related to democracy, human rights, social, scientific, and academic ethical values both in the learning contexts and society.

SKILLS

Cognitive - Practical

To evaluate information, gathered via theoretical and practical methods during the academic learning process, by using cause and effect relationships,
To develop the skills necessary for interdisciplinary interaction and produce new and functional information by synthesizing it,
To posses the knowledge about teaching programs, the ability to seek information via modern methods and techniques, as well as the language skills necessary for generating knowledge at the highest level,
To learn about the stages of data collection, data analysis, and publishing related to their field of study on scientific and ethical grounds,
To develop solutions to a problem in their field by independent planning and implementing the results by evaluating them,
To improve and deepen theoretical and applied fund of knowledge in ‘applied linguistics’ and ‘methodology’ based on the undergraduate qualifications in the field of ELT,
To use English at the C2 level of European Language Portfolio, in order to present their academic studies in ELT at the national and international level,
To follow international literature and contribute to it with scientific research of their own,
To find solutions to problems that require expertise via quantitative and qualitative research methods,

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical - Conceptual

To evaluate information, gathered via theoretical and practical methods during the academic learning process, by using cause and effect relationships,
To develop the skills necessary for interdisciplinary interaction and produce new and functional information by synthesizing it,
To posses the knowledge about teaching programs, the ability to seek information via modern methods and techniques, as well as the language skills necessary for generating knowledge at the highest level,
To learn about the stages of data collection, data analysis, and publishing related to their field of study on scientific and ethical grounds,
To develop solutions to a problem in their field by independent planning and implementing the results by evaluating them,
To improve and deepen theoretical and applied fund of knowledge in ‘applied linguistics’ and ‘methodology’ based on the undergraduate qualifications in the field of ELT,
To use English at the C2 level of European Language Portfolio, in order to present their academic studies in ELT at the national and international level,
To follow international literature and contribute to it with scientific research of their own,
To find solutions to problems that require expertise via quantitative and qualitative research methods,
To develop a positive attitude for sustainable development, determine personal and occupational goals related to ELT, look for opportunities and use research methods and techniques necessary for further career development,

COMPETENCES

Field Specific Competence

To evaluate information, gathered via theoretical and practical methods during the academic learning process, by using cause and effect relationships,
To develop the skills necessary for interdisciplinary interaction and produce new and functional information by synthesizing it,
To posses the knowledge about teaching programs, the ability to seek information via modern methods and techniques, as well as the language skills necessary for generating knowledge at the highest level,
To learn about the stages of data collection, data analysis, and publishing related to their field of study on scientific and ethical grounds,
To develop solutions to a problem in their field by independent planning and implementing the results by evaluating them,
To use information and communication technologies, relevant computer software, and Internet resources to increase the quality of language learning,
To improve and deepen theoretical and applied fund of knowledge in ‘applied linguistics’ and ‘methodology’ based on the undergraduate qualifications in the field of ELT,
To use English at the C2 level of European Language Portfolio, in order to present their academic studies in ELT at the national and international level,
To exhibit proper conduct related to democracy, human rights, social, scientific, and academic ethical values both in the learning contexts and society.
To follow international literature and contribute to it with scientific research of their own,
To find solutions to problems that require expertise via quantitative and qualitative research methods,
To develop a positive attitude for sustainable development, determine personal and occupational goals related to ELT, look for opportunities and use research methods and techniques necessary for further career development,

COMPETENCES

Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

To evaluate information, gathered via theoretical and practical methods during the academic learning process, by using cause and effect relationships,
To develop the skills necessary for interdisciplinary interaction and produce new and functional information by synthesizing it,
To learn about the stages of data collection, data analysis, and publishing related to their field of study on scientific and ethical grounds,
To develop solutions to a problem in their field by independent planning and implementing the results by evaluating them,
To improve and deepen theoretical and applied fund of knowledge in ‘applied linguistics’ and ‘methodology’ based on the undergraduate qualifications in the field of ELT,
To follow international literature and contribute to it with scientific research of their own,
To find solutions to problems that require expertise via quantitative and qualitative research methods,
To develop a positive attitude for sustainable development, determine personal and occupational goals related to ELT, look for opportunities and use research methods and techniques necessary for further career development,

COMPETENCES

Communication and Social Competence

To develop the skills necessary for interdisciplinary interaction and produce new and functional information by synthesizing it,
To posses the knowledge about teaching programs, the ability to seek information via modern methods and techniques, as well as the language skills necessary for generating knowledge at the highest level,
To develop solutions to a problem in their field by independent planning and implementing the results by evaluating them,
To use information and communication technologies, relevant computer software, and Internet resources to increase the quality of language learning,
To use English at the C2 level of European Language Portfolio, in order to present their academic studies in ELT at the national and international level,
To follow international literature and contribute to it with scientific research of their own,

COMPETENCES

Learning Competence

To evaluate information, gathered via theoretical and practical methods during the academic learning process, by using cause and effect relationships,
To develop the skills necessary for interdisciplinary interaction and produce new and functional information by synthesizing it,
To posses the knowledge about teaching programs, the ability to seek information via modern methods and techniques, as well as the language skills necessary for generating knowledge at the highest level,
To learn about the stages of data collection, data analysis, and publishing related to their field of study on scientific and ethical grounds,
To improve and deepen theoretical and applied fund of knowledge in ‘applied linguistics’ and ‘methodology’ based on the undergraduate qualifications in the field of ELT,

Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples

The graduates of the English Language Teaching M. A. Program can work as instructors, language teaching specialists and research assistants at national and international educational institutions.

Access to Further Studies

Holders of M. A. degrees can apply for Ph. D. programs.

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

During academic terms discussion leadings, projects, research, optional and required readings are aplied. This period is followed with the completion of original and comprehensive M.A. thesis.

Graduation Requirements

To fulfill the program requirements students are expected to pass all the courses in the program (equivalent of 120 ECTS), receive at least a 2.00 point GPA over a total of 4.00, and complete their M.A thesis successfully.

Mode of Study

Full-Time

Address and Contact Details

Bologna Koordinatörü:
Doç.Dr. Ufuk ÖZEN BAYKENT
tel. 0 224 2755036
e-mail: ufukozen@uludag.edu.tr
Bologna Koordinatör Yardımcısı:
Öğr.Gör. Dr. Şule ÇELİK KORKMAZ
tel. 0 224 2942258
e-mail: scelik@uludag.edu.tr
Uludağ Üniversitesi, Eğitim Fakültesi,
İngiliz Dili Eğitimi Anabilim Dalı
Görükle Kampüsü, TR-16059 Nilüfer, BURSA

Facilities

The program performs its function with 4 professors, 2 associate professors, 4 assistant professors, 6 instructors and 2 research assistants in its classrooms some have interactive white boards, and in two multimedia supported language learning classrooms. University Central library and faculty’s library are open to both students and faculty members’ use.

Curriculum

1. Semester
Course Code	Course Title	Type of Course	T¹	U²	L³	ECTS
ING5101	SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH TECHNIQUES AND RESEARCH ETHICS	Compulsory	3	0	0	8
ING5103	DISCOURSE ANALYSIS	Compulsory	3	0	0	7
ING5175	THESIS CONSULTING I	Compulsory	0	1	0	1
ING5181	ADVANCED TOPICS IN MA THESIS I	Compulsory	4	0	0	5
	Click to choose optional courses.					9
Total						30

2. Semester
Course Code	Course Title	Type of Course	T¹	U²	L³	ECTS
ING5102	SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
ING5172	SEMINAR	Compulsory	0	2	0	3
ING5176	THESIS CONSULTING II	Compulsory	0	1	0	1
ING5182	M.A. SPECIALISED FIELD COURSE II	Compulsory	4	0	0	2
ING5104	THEORY AND METHODS IN TESOL	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
	Click to choose optional courses.					12
Total						30

3. Semester
Course Code	Course Title	Type of Course	T¹	U²	L³	ECTS
ING5183	ADVANCED TOPICS IN MSC THESIS III	Compulsory	4	0	0	5
ING5193	THESIS CONSULTING III	Compulsory	0	1	0	25
Total						30

4. Semester
Course Code	Course Title	Type of Course	T¹	U²	L³	ECTS
ING5184	ADVANCED TOPICS IN MSC THESIS IV	Compulsory	4	0	0	5
ING5194	THESIS CONSULTANTS IV	Compulsory	0	1	0	25
Total						30

1. Semester Optional Courses
Course Code	Course Title	Type of Course	T¹	U²	L³	ECTS
ING5105	CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT IN LANGUAGE TEACHING	Optional	2	0	0	3
ING5107	APPROACHES IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO YOUNG LEARNERS	Optional	2	0	0	3
ING5109	PSYCHOLINGUISTICS	Optional	2	0	0	3
ING5111	SOCIOLINGUISTICS AND LANGUAGE TEACHING	Optional	2	0	0	3
ING5113	LEARNING AND TEACHING VOCABULARY IN A SECOND LANGUAGE	Optional	2	0	0	3
ING5115	QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS IN LANGUAGE TEACHING	Optional	2	0	0	3
ING5117	LINGUISTICS IN LANGUAGE TEACHING	Optional	2	0	0	3

2. Semester Optional Courses
Course Code	Course Title	Type of Course	T¹	U²	L³	ECTS
ING5104	TESTING TECHNIQUES IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE	Optional	2	0	0	4
ING5106	COMPUTER ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING	Optional	2	0	0	4
ING5108	CLASSROOM INTERACTION IN FOREIGN	Optional	2	0	0	4
ING5110	CLASSROOM INTERACTION IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE PEDAGOGY	Optional	2	0	0	4
ING5112	ENGLISH LITERATURE IN LANGUAGE TEACHING	Optional	2	0	0	4
ING5114	MATERIALS AND SYLLABUS DESIGN IN LANGUAGE TEACHING	Optional	2	0	0	4
ING5116	PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CLINICAL COUNSELING MODEL	Optional	1	2	0	4
ING5118	CURRENT APPROACHES IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING	Optional	2	0	0	4
ING5120	INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION AND FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING	Optional	2	0	0	4
ING5122	INFORMATION AND COMMUNICTION TECHNOLOGIES IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING	Optional	2	0	0	4
ING5124	LINGUISTICS IN LANGUAGE TEACHING	Optional	2	0	0	4