M.A English Language Teaching

M.A English Language Teaching (ELT)

M.A English Language Teaching (ELT) Course Details

This programme is designed for teachers who want to learn more about the theories and practises that govern English language teaching. Whether you wish to teach in higher education or private institutions, this programme will help you get a professional qualification.

You'll develop into a qualified language instructor. Participating in the programme as a language learner will give you essential insights into the language teaching and learning process.

An M.A in English Language Teaching helps you improve your communication skills, which is essential for inside and outside of your career. 

The M.A English Language Teaching programme is a two-year degree programme created to aid in the academic and professional growth of students who want to teach English. The curriculum primarily helps develop their knowledge & understanding of English and focuses on receptive and productive language abilities.

Admission Process

Students can get online admission based on merit, or they can walk in, and after the interaction, they can get approval from Admission Committee.

Eligibility Criteria

The criteria that the students should follow are:-

Students should have graduated in English from a recognised University.

The Objective of the Course

The course will assist students in developing and reflecting on their understanding of English Language Teaching and lead them to explore new advancements in teaching methodology and teacher education to execute the roles of teachers and model facilitators efficiently.

Provide English language teachers and recent graduates the chance to investigate, comprehend, and research the issues associated with ELT to gain a deeper understanding of English Language Teaching from theoretical and practical perspectives.

Allowing students to evaluate how teaching materials are generated and review various teaching resources while keeping current methodology advancements in mind.

Encourage students to examine their language skills and articulate their opinions regarding language teaching and learning.

Course Outcomes at Indus University

  • Enhance their knowledge of correct English grammatical usage in writing and speaking.
  • Strengthen their English speaking in terms of fluency and comprehension.
  • Improve their reading and understanding of academic articles.
  • Expand vocabulary by maintaining a journal.
  • Improve their use of the proper technique to write academic papers, essays, and summaries.
  • To acquaint students with the primary language acquisition theories and how they are used in pedagogy.
  • With the help of our courses, you will be able to teach non-native speakers of this century's global language and gain a thorough understanding of its usage and structure.
  • You'll be able to evaluate critically and apply modern language teaching and learning ideas to practical situations.

Job Prospects in Future

In addition to helping you become a specialist language teacher, it also prepares you for further academic study and careers in fields related to language learning, such as quality assurance, assessment, syllabus development and planning, or educational technology.

M.A English Language Teaching graduates can find employment in various roles, such as

  • English teacher
  • Author
  • Content writer
  • Lecturer
  • Tutor
  • Editor
  • Public relations manager
  • Academic Management
  • Student Welfare
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Front Office
  • Group Leader

Placement Cell at Indus

Indus University in Gujarat has an autonomous vertical - Training & Placement Department (T & P Dept.) - that connects two vital ends: education and the industry. It exemplifies a link between schools and university constituent associations (entry-level input) and the sector (output-end at the finishing level).

The Training and Placement Department was established in 2006. It was previously affiliated with the Indus Institute of Technology & Engineering until becoming a part of the Indus University in 2012.

The Training and Placement Department is the hub for career assistance for students from all programmes and streams at the university. It provides students with career solutions by encouraging them to choose and pursue their ideal vocations.

FAQs

Which is better, M.A English Language Teaching or M.A English in literature?

The M.A in English focuses on linguistic and literary theories, and the M.A in English Language Teaching includes pedagogical and language teaching.

What opportunities do we have after doing an M.A in English Language Teaching?

M.A in English Language Teaching can fetch jobs as an English translator, Officer, Assitant manager, and Author. Also, you can do Proofreading, Interpreting, Data processing, Journalism or Reporting.

What is the benefit of M.A English Language Teaching?

One's communication, written, and critical thinking abilities will all be enhanced by taking this course, which is beneficial from a professional and personal perspective.

FRC Approval : Fees Rs. 18,000/- Yearly  

Department Activities

Visit

As part of their project, students studying Clinical Research paid a visit to Civil Hospital Asarwa. They took the opportunity to explore various sections of the hospital, learning about real-world medical practices and patient care directly. This experience offered them a close-up look at “how things work in a healthcare setting” adding practical knowledge to their studies.

Faculty Achievement

Dr. Paras Patel, Assistant Professor, published a Research Paper entitled “Viscometric and Refractive Index Study of Intermolecular Interaction Between Binary Mixtures of Terpinolene with o-, m- and p-cresol at 303.15, 308.15 and 313.15 K” in SCI Index International Journal (Impact Factor - 1.1) Indian J. Chem. 62 (2023) 575–585. https://doi.org/10.56042/ijc.v62i6.2521."

Faculty Achievement

Dr. Nikunj Valand, Assistant Professor has published a Research Article entitled “Discovery of Anti-Breast Cancer Thiophene Sulfonamide Derivatives: Design, Synthesis, Molecular Docking against EGFR, MM-PBSA, MD Simulations, ADME/Tox, and in Vitro Studies” in Scopus and Clarivates Index International Journal "Chemistry Select" (Publisher Wiley, Impact Factor: 2.307).