1. Program Objectives
The Bachelor of Arts in Teaching English as a Foreign Language is designed to develop students’ knowledge and skills in English language, English language education, technical skills, and theoretical knowledge necessary for employment in relevant professional fields and further university studies. The program also improves students’ communication skills, critical thinking skills, and problems-solving skills required in today’s classrooms and the global economy. The Bachelor of Arts in Teaching English as a Foreign Language is taught in English.
2. Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)
After successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
a. Knowledge
- Acquire general knowledge about Cambodia and the world;
- Obtain comprehensive knowledge of reading, writing,
listening, and speaking skills;
- Demonstrate an understanding of current educational theories,
concepts and principles;
b. Cognitive Skills
- Apply various teaching methodologies to teach English from Starter to
Advanced level with confidence;
- Develop appropriate teaching methodologies and assessment strategies for
students from a diverse range of backgrounds;
- Reflect on their practice and experiences;
- Apply information communication technology for professional work, academic
study, and research, and in teaching;
c. Interpersonal Skills and Responsibilities
- Demonstrate professional attitude, confidence, critical
thinking skills, and problem-solving skills in a wide range of professional settings;
- Show initiative, innovative,
creativity and leadership skills in various settings;
- Successfully engage in a process of continual improvement and
pursue a further university degree;
d. Communication Information Technology and Numerical Skills
- Effectively apply information and computer technology and
numerical knowledge in interpreting information and proposing solutions to
problems and issues;
- Communicate in English and Khmer effectively both orally and
in writing.
3. Admission Requirement
To enroll in this program, applicants must:
- Hold a High School Certificate or a qualification deemed equivalent by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport;
- Hold a Higher Diploma of Technology Education or Associate Diploma/Degree Certificate (Level 5). Articulation and credit transfer arrangements are required;
- Hold a Certificate of the Foundation Year;
- Pass the university’s English Proficiency Test;
- Pass the university entrance examination.
4. Credit Accumulation
Students are required to undertake four academic years of full-time study or eight semesters in higher education. There are two semesters in an academic year and each semester lasts 15 weeks excluding examination period. To be awarded the Bachelor of Arts in Teaching English as a Foreign Language, students must acquire 126 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.00.
5. Career Prospects
Students completing this degree will:
- Be qualified to teach English from Starter to Advanced Level;
- Be able to translate and interpret from English-Khmer-English;
- Be able to manage and coordinate ESL programs;
- Be able to work in the fields of tourism, hospitality, and business, particularly where English proficiency is required.
6. Course Requirements
| No |
Subject Description |
Credit |
| 1 |
Macroeconomics
| 3 |
| 2 |
Public Administration | 3 |
| 3 | Critical Thinking and Personal Development | 3 |
| 4 |
History and Culture of Southeast Asia | 3 |
| 5 |
Computer for Administration | 3 |
| 6 |
Statistics | 3 |
| 7 | Core English I | 3
|
| 8 | Core English II | 3
|
| 9 | Writing Skills I | 3
|
| 10 | English Phonetics and Pronunciation | 3
|
| Total | 30 |
| No |
Subject Description |
Credit |
| 1 |
Core English III | 3 |
| 2 |
Core English IV | 3 |
| 3 | Core English V | 3 |
| 4 | Core English VI | 3
|
| 5 |
Global Studies I | 3 |
| 6 |
Global Studies II | 3 |
| 7 |
Global Studies III | 3 |
| 8 | Literature Studies I | 3
|
| 9 | Literature Studies II | 3
|
| 10 | Literature Studies III | 3
|
| 11 | Literature Studies IV | 3
|
12
| Writing Skills II | 3 |
13
| Writing Skills III | 3
|
14
| Writing Skills IV | 3
|
15
| Writing Skills V | 3
|
16
| Public Speaking and Debate | 3
|
17
| Introduction to Curriculum Design and Development | 3
|
18
| English Proficiency Testing | 3
|
19
| Academic Writing and Research Skills | 3
|
20
| Practicum | 3
|
21
| Introduction to Research Methodology | 3
|
22
| Language Testing and Assessment | 3
|
23
| Intercultural Communication Skills | 3
|
| Total | 69 |
| No |
Subject Description |
Credit |
| 1 |
Applied Linguistics I | 3 |
| 2 |
Applied Linguistics II | 3 |
| 3 |
Psychology of Education I | 3 |
| 4 |
Psychology of Education II | 3 |
| 5 |
Teaching Methodology I | 3 |
| 6 |
Teaching Methodology II | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
| No |
Subject Description |
|
| 1 |
Teaching Methodology I and II |
|
| 2 |
Applied Linguistics I and II |
|
| 3 |
Psychology of Education I and II |
|