Foreign language: two foreign languages (Double degree)

Degree

Bachelor of Education

Program length

4 years

Mode of study

Offline + online (blended learning)

Minimum entry score for fee-paying admission

ECTS

240

Language of instruction

Korean

Program description

The aim of the Double Degree Educational Program “Foreign language: two foreign languages” is to prepare competitive, academically mobile, and socially responsible teachers possessing profound knowledge in linguistics, methodology of teaching the first and second foreign languages, and cultural studies; who are proficient in contemporary pedagogical, psychological-pedagogical, and methodological concepts; capable of effectively designing and implementing the educational process through communicative, activity-based, and intercultural approaches; able to integrate digital technologies, conduct pedagogical research, adhere to academic and professional ethical standards, and successfully operate in multicultural and international educational environments.

Learning outcomes

To demonstrate deep knowledge in linguistics, methodology of teaching the first (major) and second (minor) foreign languages, as well as in the cultural studies of the countries of the studied languages.

To understand modern pedagogical, psycho-pedagogical, and methodological concepts underlying foreign language teaching.

To apply effective strategies for teaching and learning the first (major) and second (minor) foreign languages using communicative, activity-based, and intercultural approaches.

Plan, organize, and conduct lessons and extracurricular activities taking into account learners’ age-related, psychological, and cultural characteristics, as well as their individual educational needs, in accordance with the principles of inclusive education.

To use modern digital and multimedia tools to enhance motivation and effectiveness in foreign language learning.

To apply methods of educational research, analyze qualitative and quantitative data, and engage in reflective practice and analysis of colleagues’ teaching (including Lesson Study) to address professional tasks and support professional development.

To possess the fundamentals of academic writing, prepare scientific papers properly, and observe the principles of academic integrity.

To communicate in foreign languages in academic and professional contexts.

Demonstrate intercultural awareness and a tolerant attitude when interacting with representatives of different cultures.

To demonstrate responsibility, initiative, and readiness for continuous professional development and lifelong learning.

To adhere to ethical principles, respect academic and professional ethics, and recognize the social significance of the teaching profession.

Establish effective pedagogical interaction and collaboration with learners, parents (legal representatives), colleagues, and social partners to support the educational process and learners’ development.

Compulsory and elective modules (courses)

Year 1
Fall semester			Spring semester
Course code	Course title	Ects	Course code	Course title	Ects
MDE 291	Physical Education 1	2	MDE 292	Physical Education 2	2
MDE 173	Information and Communication Technologies	5	MDE 151	Module of Social and Political Knowledge (Political Science)	2
MDE 153	Module of Social and Political Knowledge (Cultural Studies)	2	MDE 152	Module of Social and Political Knowledge (Sociology)	2
MDE 154	Module of Social and Political Knowledge (Psychology)	2	MDE 170	Community engagement and value based Society 2	0
MDE 160	Community engagement and value based Society 1	0	MDE 172	Philosophy	5
MDE 171	History of Kazakhstan	5	TFL 168	Introduction to World Literature	3
TFL 131	Reading and writing (in a Basic Foreign Language) 1	5	TFL 160	Reading and writing (in a Basic Foreign Language) 2	5
TFL 171	Basic foreign language (A1-A2) 1	5	TFL 172	Basic foreign language (A2-B1) 2	5
TFL 169	Second Foreign Language (A1) 1	5	TFL 170	Second Foreign Language (A2) 2	5

Year 2
Fall semester			Spring semester
Course code	Course title	Ects	Course code	Course title	Ects
MDE 293	Physical Education 3	2	MDE 294	Physical Education 4	2
	Kazakh language 1/Russian language 1	5		Kazakh language 2/Russian language 2	5
TFL 291	Inclusive Education	5		Еconomy/Law/Еntrepreneurship/ Financial literacy	5
TFL 275	Developing Intercultural Communicative Competence	5	TFL 292	Educational Psychology	5
TFL 285	Foreign language for specific purposes (basic foreign language) (B2-C1)	5	TFL 290	Educational Practicum (orientation)	5
TFL 277	Foreign language for academic purposes (basic foreign language) (B2-C1) 1	3	TFL 278	Foreign language for academic purposes (basic foreign language) (B2-C1) 2	3
TFL 287	Second Foreign Language (B1) 3	5	TFL 288	Second Foreign Language (B2) 4	5

Year 3
Fall semester			Spring semester
Course code	Course title	Ects	Course code	Course title	Ects
TFL 391	Introduction to Linguistics	5	TFL 394	Literary Studies	5
TFL 393	Theory of Vocabulary Teaching	5	TFL 396	Introduction to Korean Linguistics	5
TFL 395	Introduction to Language Education	5	TFL 300	Theory of Grammar	5
TFL 397	Foreign Language Acquisition Theory	5	TFL 478	Theory of Teaching Comprehension Skills	5
TFL 399	Theory of Teaching Speaking and Writing Skills	5	TFL 480	Language Teaching Methods Using Multimedia	5
TFL 497	Language Teaching Materials Development	5	TFL 482	Theory of Teaching Pronunciation	5

Year 4
Fall semester			Spring semester
Course code	Course title	Ects	Course code	Course title	Ects
TFL 485	Contemporary Culture	5	TFL 484	Teaching Practicum	17
TFL 489	Language Teaching Practicum	5	TFL 488	Preparation for the Comprehensive Examination	5
TFL 493	Theory of Teaching Grammar	5	TFL 486	Comprehensive Examination	8
TFL 483	Assessment in Foreign Language Teaching	5
TFL 495	Pedagogical Practicum	10

Employability

in schools, colleges,
as well as in numerous commercial educational centers offering paid language courses for students of different ages as a foreign language teacher,
methodologist.