English Language Education

Qualification Awarded

Master's degree in English Language Education

Level of Qualification

Second Cycle (Master's Degree)

Recognition of Prior Learning

Lateral transfer is possible for students of master's and doctorate programmes who have successfully completed at least one semester at another department of the same university and the same institute, or at a master's and doctorate programme of another equivalent institute of another higher education institute. According to the related bylaws, the courses that a lateral transfer student should take within the scope of 'Programme Adjustment' are determined by the committee of the relevant department. The determination of which and how many of the previously taken courses should be recognized within scope of the minimum course load, is suggested by the advisor and the committee of the relevant department,as well. "Full Recognition" is provided upon the approval of those courses by the board of chairs of relevant institute.

Kocaeli University guarantees in advance that all credits gained and courses received by an Erasmus student after the mobility abroad will be fully recognized and transferred into Kocaeli University system and upon arrival with the approval of the authorities and the student. While preparing the" Erasmus Credit Transfer and Grade Equivalency Table" the ECTS grades are transmitted to Kocaeli University grading system.

Turkish higher education institutions are in the start-up phase about the recognition of informal and non formal education. However; computer and foreign language skills that students improve on their own, are evaluated through exemption examinations by the university. Students who prove to be proficient in such exams are exempted from related course(s).

Program Competencies

• Having the necessary professional understanding of theory and application as an English Language Education specialist.
• Understands qualitative and/or quantitative scientific research methodologies; explores alternative evaluation tools and methods to be applied in the field of applied linguistics.
• Planning and conducting educational research, taking into account individual changes and related literature.
• Critically analyses the functionality of language training materials and proposes empirical solutions for development.
• Encourages the development of critical thinking, creative thinking and problem-solving skills in language classes using appropriate methods and procedures.
• Tests the results of assessment and evaluation, considers the achievements targeted, presents constructive criticisms, and rearranges teaching methods.
• Benefits from methodological and teaching approaches, both individually and in collaboration with other specialists, against unexpected challenges in teaching.
• Is aware of its strengths and takes advantage of creative qualities in the sense of research-development.
• Has mastery in the basic concepts and procedures of scientific research methods.
• Evaluates individual academic and learning processes.
• Effectively uses the necessary educational tools to conduct research in and outside the academy.
• Realises cultural factors that contribute to the field of Foreign Language Education.
• Has knowledge of cultural factors that have played a key role in learning and teaching English as a foreign language.

Key Competencies

• The ability to transmit knowledge and opinions verbally and in the written form
• The ability to evaluate knowledge and skills critically
• The ability to work independently and to take responsibilities
• Being inclined to work collaboratively
• The ability to learn and manage to learn
• The ability to use digital literacy skills
• The ability to use a foreign language at the level of professional communication
• The ability to adopt and obey the rules of scientific etiquette
• The ability to take initiative and make attempts in order to turn thoughts into action
• The ability to use the knowledge and skill of scientific research
• The ability to manage and direct work
• The ability to care for social and cultural values
• The ability to use multiple perspectives on different topics
• Mathemetical ability and the ability to use science and technology
• The ability to self-express in the fields that could contribute to personal development (i.e. art, sports, etc.)

EQF/NQF-HETR Relation

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

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