Master of Science in “Turkish Language Teaching for Upper Secondary Education”

Master of Science in “Turkish Language Teaching for Upper Secondary Education”

Objectives and formative activities of the study program

Master of Science program in  “Turkish Language Teaching for Upper Secondary Education” is offered at the Faculty of Foreign Languages by the Department of Slavic and Balkan Languages, Turkish Language Branch and aims to prepare teachers of upper  secondary education, specialized for teaching  Turkish language, able to practice the new profession effectively and to learn throughout life.

The program has the following objectives:

• To offer an in-depth theoretical knowledge  in the subjects for which the student prepares as a teacher;
• To form competences for the fulfillment of different roles of the teacher;
• To develop scientific research skills in the field of education;
• To develop skills for reflection and professional development.

Competencies

• In-depth competence in the use of the first language  (Turkish) and  the second foreign language;
• In-depth competence to teach in various contexts, in upper  secondary education;
• In-depth competence in the recognition and implementation of different teaching techniques that enable the active involvement of students and facilitate the acquisition of a foreign language;
• In-depth competence in the use of teaching technologies;
• High ability in reading and evaluating methodical literature and current research in this field;
• High ability in involvement in research work in the field of teaching;
• High ability in adapting and creating new techniques in the field of teaching;
• High ability in promoting social/cultural values, as well as in the development and intercultural education of students.

Professional practice

The professional practice constitutes an important element in the curricula of the Master of Science study program in ” Turkish Language Teaching for Upper Secondary Education”. The practice envisages, enabling the use of the knowledge acquired in the theoretical courses, in a practical and professional context. The teaching practice of this program takes place in educational institutions of upper  secondary education, public and non-public schools of pre-university education, from here on, schools. The practice aims to develop foreign language teaching skills, practical application of acquired teaching methods, as well as to test and evaluate the knowledge and convictions of students for teaching. The practice aims to train students in the teaching activity of the Turkish language, familiarization with educational policies and the current problems of the school and education as a whole.

Opportunities for employment and professional qualification

Students  graduated from this study program can be employed as:

• Turkish language teacher in any type of educational institution such as pre-university education schools (public and private).
• Turkish language teacher in private educational institutions such as foreign language centers.
• Senior curriculum specialist in institutions specialized in the field of education or institutions related to education.Senior specialist in governmental and non-governmental organizations that operate at the local, regional or national level and that have educational issues as the object of their activity.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE Master of Science in "Turkish Language Teaching for Upper Secondary Education"