Master in Didactics of French as a Foreign Language
Aglantzia, Cyprus
DURATION
3 Semesters
LANGUAGES
French
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
EUR 5,125
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
The Teaching Master of French as a Foreign Language (FLE) program offers training the main objective of which is the acquisition of the following skills: a) academic knowledge in FLE didactics (theoretical approaches and current methodologies); b) professional knowledge concerning the teaching of the language in question (practices, experience of the school environment) and c) principles of management in education. The program therefore offers training that offers both essential tools for analyzing teaching situations and practical tools that allow intervention in professional sectors affecting the teaching process.
The Master program in FLE didactics is aimed at FFL teachers working in the public and private sectors in Cyprus or elsewhere, who wish to acquire a greater specialization, but also to future teachers or specialists in the field of the Francophonie who wish work in Cyprus or elsewhere. It is also intended for graduates of French studies from the University of Cyprus or to holders of other French diplomas, or to holders of other departments of the University of Cyprus or other Cypriot or foreign universities. wishing to acquire a specialization in teaching French as a foreign language combined with expertise in management and administration of education.
From an academic point of view, the program aims to support graduates of French Language and Literature, or other holders of diplomas from the French-speaking world, according to the current requirements of the teaching of French as a Foreign Language and the modern labor market. in Cyprus and outside Cyprus. More specifically, it offers in-depth training, lasting three semesters (4 courses from the Department of French and European Studies + 2 courses from the Department of Educational Sciences and / or the Department of Psychology + dissertation or internship) , which offers both the necessary tools for analyzing learning situations and practical tools for intervention in professional fields linked to the didactic process. From a research perspective, the aim of the program is to provide the opportunity for its graduates to pursue doctoral studies in the Department of French and European Studies, or other Departments of the University of Cyprus that have similar research subjects (eg Department of Educational Sciences, Department of Psychology) and Universities in other countries with research perspectives on this subject. This program trains:
- teachers of French as a Foreign Language
- directors of private French-speaking or foreign schools
- directors of language centers and private language institutes
- French as a Foreign Language inspectors
- specialized trainers from educational institutes
- francophone cultural attachés
- authors of French textbooks
- advisers and attachés in the field of linguistic services
- Francophone advisors and program officers
- advisers and specialists in Francophone subjects, involved in the Francophone world
- advisers specializing in plurilingualism issues
- designers of French-speaking didactic curricula
- French as a Foreign Language trainers
- general inspectors of foreign languages
- advisers and attachés in planning and language policy offices
- teachers / trainers on the web
- teachers / trainers of training programs
Program Duration
The program spans three semesters during which the physical presence of the student at the University is compulsory. However, students have the option of spending the maximum time allowed by the Regulations of the University of Cyprus at institutions abroad under the LLP / ERASMUS + program. Within the framework of exchange and cooperation programs between the University of Cyprus and departments, laboratories or research institutes abroad, the co-supervision of the Master's thesis is a possibility favorably considered.
Work language
The courses of the Program are offered in French, with the exception of courses from the Departments of Educational Sciences and Psychology which are taught in Greek. The language of the given bibliography corresponds to the language of the seminars. The dissertation or the internship report is written in French or Greek, in a subject related to the teaching of French as a Foreign Language.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Postgraduate Scholarships for International Students at the University of Cyprus
Since its establishment in 1989, the University of Cyprus (UCY) has gained a strong reputation at the national, regional and international levels, and has earned a prominent place in the world university rankings. The emphasis on academic excellence, as well as research and teaching, is widely recognized. UCY, in line with its internationalization strategy and commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, offers a number of scholarships to qualified international candidates in interesting and specialized postgraduate programs following:
- Master in Business Economics (total tuition fees: 10,000 euros)
- Master's degree in Economic Analysis (total tuition fee: 5,125 euros) or PhD in Economics (total tuition fee: 4,000 euros for master's degree holders)
- Master in Artificial Intelligence (total tuition fees: 5,125 euros)
- Master in Teaching French as a Foreign Language (total tuition fees: 5,125 euros)
The scholarships will be awarded as a deduction from the total tuition fee of the selected postgraduate programme. Applicants must meet the academic criteria and adhere to the admission requirements of the specific study program.
UCY is currently accepting online applications for admission in September 2024. The application deadline for the postgraduate programs mentioned above is June 14, 2024, with the exception of the Master in Artificial Intelligence, of which the Deadline is May 31, 2024.
Curriculum
Program structure
The program confers the university degree of Magister Artium. It lasts for three semesters and grants a minimum of 90 ECTS. The ECTS are distributed as follows:
1st semester | |||
FES 730 | Methodologies of teaching French as a foreign language | 10 | |
FES 733 | Sociolinguistics and didactics of French as a foreign language | 10 | 30 |
EDU or PSU | Course chosen from the indicative list of the Department of Educational Sciences or of the Department of Psychology | - | |
2nd semester | |||
FES 731 | Information and communication technologies in teaching French as a foreign language | 10 | |
FES 734 | Didactics of the grammar of French as a foreign language | 10 | 30 |
EDU or PSU | Course chosen from the indicative list of the Department of Educational Sciences or of the Department of Psychology | - | |
3rd semester | |||
FES 749 | DID end-of-study work | 30 | 30 |
total | 90 |
Note: The courses of the Department of Educational Sciences are credited with 12 ECTS. The courses of the Department of Psychology are credited with 7.5 ECTS. ECTS can be supplemented by the course in research methodology of the Department of French and European Studies, or / and seminars provided by the Department of Educational Sciences.
With the exception of the compulsory course FES 730 Methodologies for teaching French as a foreign language, the Department of French and European Studies will choose the rest of the courses offered during each semester (below is the list of courses in the Department)
In the case of groups of a small number of students, the courses will take the form of seminars or independent study under the supervision and direction of professors of the Department.
The seminars, study days and conferences which are organized by the partner departments and deal with subjects related to those of the program, represent an important complement to the program. Their content may be the subject of reports which will be evaluated.
Students can, if they wish, stay for one semester in a foreign university institution during one of these three semesters of the program, within the framework of Erasmus + exchanges.
Exceptionally and after authorization from the Master's Program Committee of the Department of French and European Studies, students may replace one course (and only one) in their study program with a course offered in another post-graduate program. of the University of Cyprus, provided that this course has the same number of credits and that it is directly related to the thesis prepared by the student.
In all semesters, including the summer semester, students can register only once for the course FES 700 Research Experience (6 ECTS) and FES 701 Independent Study (3 ECTS). Registration is subject to the approval of the supervising professor in the Department.
The end of studies thesis (30 credits) is prepared either under the supervision of a DEP member of the Department of French and European Studies or in collaboration with a DEP member of the partner departments after the agreement of the principal research director of the student. The work of must be an original work of 8,000 to 15,000 words in length. Students must choose the subject of their work and their research supervisor before the end of the second semester of their studies. The End of Studies Master's thesis is examined at the end of the third semester by a defense committee formed at the end of the second semester of the program. The committee is made up of the research director and another teacher-researcher. Students must submit their work three weeks before the date set for the defense, which takes place during the exam period of the third semester.