English Language Teaching *
Faculty of Education

About Department

The BA program in English Language Teaching (ELT) is a four-year study program designed to equip students and future language teachers with both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for a contemporary language teaching experience. Adopting an inter-disciplinary approach, the program offers high-quality education and training in English language and literature, contemporary teaching methodologies, and educational psychology, preparing graduates to meet the demands of the 21st-century classroom. 

A significant focus is placed on exploring the structure of the English language through core areas of linguistics, such as phonetics and phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics. Alongside the knowledge about language, the program helps students develop their own English language skills–reading, listening, speaking, and writing–to a high level of proficiency.

As part of their language teacher education, students learn about different theories of how languages are acquired, including behaviorist, cognitive, constructivist, and sociocultural perspectives. Through interactive teaching and reflective learning settings, they explore established and renowned teaching methods and techniques – including instructional technologies, such as IWBs, online platforms, and AI-powered tools – that can serve them as a practical framework for language instruction after graduation. Additionally, students develop essential skills in classroom management techniques, assessment strategies, and cultural awareness enabling them to create inclusive classrooms that meet the needs of diverse learners in a globalized world.

The ELT program offers a balanced program of theoretical study and practical experience so its graduates are ready for a dynamic classroom experience. To ensure a successful transfer of knowledge in real-life settings, students engage in supervised practicum opportunities in local public and private schools. In addition to their coursework, they also benefit from participating in regular seminars, workshops, and professional conferences throughout their studies.

  

 

 

Academic Staff

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Assoc. Prof. Dr.

Marijana Klemenchich

marijana.klemenchich@ibu.edu.mk
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Assoc. Prof. Dr.

Sezen Ismail

s.ismail@ibu.edu.mk
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Asst.

Arzije Ameti Zeqiri

ameti.arzije@ibu.edu.mk

Course Plan

No. Code Name Semester Weekly Hours ECTS Year Type Syllabus
1 IBU101 Humanities Fall 3 + 0 5.0 1 Compulsory
2 IBU103 Communication and presentation skills Fall 2 + 1 5.0 1 Compulsory
3 ELT102 Approaches to literature Fall 2 + 1 5.0 1 Compulsory
4 ENG101 English Language 1 Fall 2 + 1 4.0 1 Compulsory
5 PSY 101.1 Introduction to psychology Fall 2 + 1 5.0 1 Compulsory
6 ELT 105 Phonetics and phonology Fall 2 + 1 4.0 1 Compulsory
7 TUR 101.2 Turkish Language 1 Fall 2 + 1 3.0 1 Elective
8 MK 101.2 Macedonian language 1 Fall 2 + 1 3.0 1 Elective
9 EDU 102.1 English Language 2 Spring 2 + 1 4.0 1 Compulsory
10 TUR102 Turkish Language 2 Spring 2 + 1 4.0 1 Compulsory
11 IBU 102 Balkan societies and culture Spring 3 + 0 5.0 1 Compulsory
12 IBU 104 Critical thinking and academic writing Spring 2 + 1 5.0 1 Compulsory
13 ELT 103 Introduction to linguistics Spring 2 + 1 5.0 1 Compulsory
14 ELT 104 Anglo-American literature 1 Spring 2 + 1 4.0 1 Compulsory
15 EDU102.1 English Language 2 Spring 2 + 1 4.0 1 Compulsory
16 EDU 101.2 Introduction to Pedagogy Spring 2 + 1 4.0 1 Compulsory
17 MK102.2 Macedonian language 2 Spring 2 + 1 4.0 1 Compulsory
Course Name Semester Syllabus
First Year
Humanities Fall
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Communication and presentation skills Fall
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Approaches to literature Fall
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English Language 1 Fall
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Introduction to psychology Fall
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Phonetics and phonology Fall
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Turkish Language 1 Fall
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Macedonian language 1 Fall
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English Language 2 Spring
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Turkish Language 2 Spring
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Balkan societies and culture Spring
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Critical thinking and academic writing Spring
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Introduction to linguistics Spring
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Anglo-American literature 1 Spring
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English Language 2 Spring
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Introduction to Pedagogy Spring
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Macedonian language 2 Spring
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