Master of Arts

Master of Arts in English Language Teaching Course Details

Master of Arts in English Course Details

Master of Arts in English Course Details Sem 1

Master of Arts in English Course Details Sem 2

The Admission Committee of Indus University will admit students based on merit. Students need to register themselves by online form –submit online form.

Students can walk in and get admission to the course after interaction and approval by the admission committee.

Contact for admission-related query – shls.dean@indusuni.ac.in

Phone +91 9825865103

Course Duration
M.A – English Language Teaching- 2 Years (4 Semesters)

Eligibility
Graduates in English are eligible to take this program.

Intake
40 Seats (to confirm)

Tuition Fees per year
Rs. 18,000/-

• The course would expose the learner to historical developments of English language teaching and learning with the acquisition and learning of a second or a third language, western theories of language acquisition and learning, specific methods and approaches, the principles of Communicative Language Teaching and Testing.
• The course would acquaint the learners with the basic language skills required for academic communication and provide exposure to teach those skills in practice while having a centric focus on developing and exploring all the receptive and fundamental language skills.
• It explores the models of learning language through multimedia with special reference to SLA and the integration of multimedia in language teaching the possibilities of simple programs, the principles of multimedia materials production within the context of particular language learning situations along with the basic principles that underlie courses in English for Specific Purposes.
• It initiates the core principles that govern business communication and provides a platform to understand the basic concepts like style and language that differentiate business communication from other forms of communication.
• The course would look into pedagogical aspects that could be successfully employed in teaching speaking skills to students of English and help them understand and explore the principles and methods of teaching literature in the ELT classroom.
• The course would introduce and expose the basic premises that inform the sound system of the English language - to devise language materials in different genres of literature, try them out and investigate the interface of discourse analysis and socio-cultural contexts within which the language is used.
• The course would in the higher semesters outline the basic features of corpora and how they can be successfully integrated into a curriculum for pedagogic purposes: familiarizing the students with the basic concepts of research and providing exposure to hand on experience of the research proposal and research design, form the possibilities of designing materials for a communicative classroom and investigate the underlying principles that determine the production of materials in the contemporary context, help develop the various principles involved in evaluating syllabi and designing courses. It would also equip the student to apply the principles to specific contexts.
• Finally, it would explore the possibilities of producing skills-based materials with a specific focus on how they could be integrated within a language classroom.

The English Language Lab is a conscientiously created language learning software solution. English Language Lab is designed to enhance students’ language skills, thus increasing employability and ensuring a successful career. It makes the teaching and learning of language highly enjoyable.

The Language Lab practical input prepares students to communicate in English with clarity and confidence. It offers the best in terms of continuous evaluation, content, teaching expertise, and methodology. The sessions are designed to train students in soft skills to help them succeed in the recruitment process. A strong and conscious effort is made to make the process of learning interesting, innovative, and exciting. Besides the development of language, the activities undertaken are also aimed toward the development of their self-esteem and confidence through presentations and competitions. The students are exposed to several practice activities where s/he can practice words by listening to the correct pronunciation, recording their voice, and comparing their recording with the correct pronunciation. In the language, classroom care is taken to ensure that students recognize speaking, listening, reading, and writing as active & constructive processes.

There are many sectors that are open for MA English Literature and M A - ELT graduates. Some of these sectors are

• Education
• BPOs and KPOs
• Publishing
• Theatre, Media and Entertainment
• Corporate
• Writing
• Advertising and Public Relations

Some of the popular professions available for Post Graduates in English Literature and ELT are:

1. Editor or Assistant Editor: A popular choice among English Literature Post Graduates. A diploma / degree in Book publishing can be helpful.
2. Web Content Writer: A fast-growing career option for English Graduates. A web Content Writer’s job is to write catchy and informative articles for web pages and blogs.
3. Academic Writer: Academic Writing is also a popular choice among English Graduates. An academic writer basically has to write research papers, journal writings, Statements of purposes, etc.
4. Teacher: Post Graduates in English Literature/ELT can be hired as PGT. An additional degree in B.Ed. helps secure a good position. Also being a language professor in any university is a good advantage of pursuing an education in this stream.
5. Translator: A translator’s job is to translate a given document into English. A diploma / degree in translation is advised
6. Public Servant: After a Post-Graduate degree, a candidate can appear in a competitive examination for jobs in various Government departments.
7. SEO: SEO or Search Engine Optimization has emerged as a fast-growing field of work and is perfect for people with excellent English language skills.
8. Quality Control Executive: Nowadays BPOs and KPOs look for individuals with a good grasp of the English language for the position of Quality Control Executive.
9. Theater Actor: Though not a high-paying option, a lot of English Graduates choose to turn to the theater to channel their creative side. Studying plays and how theater works give an edge to MA English graduates.