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studies:graduation:final_examination [2019-10-12 15:09] – Dorottya Hollóstudies:graduation:final_examination [2022-05-04 00:20] – [Teacher Training Programme] Dorottya Holló
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 * a thesis with a pass grade * a thesis with a pass grade
-* completion of the 180 credit Study Unit List sequenced as required by SEAS and the Faculty (recorded in the pre-degree certificate/'abszolutĂșrium' in Hungarian)+* completion of all courses required by SEAS and the Faculty (recorded in the pre-degree certificate/‘abszolutĂłrium’ in Hungarian)
 * completing //all// the prerequisites at least 3 days before the final examination (the //final// examination is your final examination) * completing //all// the prerequisites at least 3 days before the final examination (the //final// examination is your final examination)
  
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 * the ability to defend (argue intelligently for) their views expressed in the thesis against an expert in the field * the ability to defend (argue intelligently for) their views expressed in the thesis against an expert in the field
-* the extent of knowledge acquired in the fields of the main and subsidiary topics during their BA studies +* the extent of knowledge acquired during their studies 
-* the ability to use English in a formal academic environment in front of a committee of 4 or 5 members+* the ability to use English in a formal academic environment in front of a committee
  
 == the components == the components
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 * the defence of the thesis by the candidate, based on the referee’s report * the defence of the thesis by the candidate, based on the referee’s report
 * a discussion of a [[.final_examination:topics:ma|topic]] the candidate draws and presents without preparation, the topic is from the general subject area approved by the relevant department and specified on the candidate’s thesis title submission form, approved by head of the relevant department * a discussion of a [[.final_examination:topics:ma|topic]] the candidate draws and presents without preparation, the topic is from the general subject area approved by the relevant department and specified on the candidate’s thesis title submission form, approved by head of the relevant department
 +
 +=== Teacher Training Programme
 +
 +The final exam consists of the defence of your thesis and the exam in Methodology.
 +
 +The exam topics for the ELT Methodology component of the final exam are based on two main sources.
 +
 +**1 Compulsory background reading**
 +
 +You are expected to have read thoroughly at least one of the basic EFL methodology publications:
 +
 +*    Harmer J. (1991/2007/2015). The practice of English language teaching. 2nd ed. London: Longman.
 +*    Scrivener, J. (1994/2005/2011) Learning Teaching. Macmillan Heinemann.
 +*    Ur, P. (1996/1999/2012). A course in language teaching. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 
 +
 +(The alternative dates indicate the different editions available in the SEAS Library.)
 +
 +The reason for asking you to read (or re-read) one of these books is to give you a chance to review your experience in the light of what you read. At the examiners will be interested to hear about the basic principles described in the literature, but just as interested in your views on these principles with regard to your teaching experiences.
 +
 +**2 An article of your choice**
 +
 +This may come from readings set for the Methodology and Testing lecture series, Language Pedagogy options, Individual studies and your previous studies in this area. Please prepare to discuss one of these articles in part 2 of the exam.
 +
 +==== exam procedure
 +
 +Part 1: You will be asked to draw one of
 +[[.final_examination:topics:ma-teacher|the 13 topics]]. The examiner will then ask you specific questions or invite you to reflect on principles, concepts and practice.
 +
 +In part 2 you will be expected to talk about the article of your choice, highlighting key issues, explaining why you found them particularly insightful and relating them to your experience.
 +
 +Exam Topics for Part 1
 +
 +1. Learning and teaching
 +Learner types, learning styles
 +Teacher roles and responsibilities
 +The teacher as a facilitator, etc.
 +The native and non-native teacher
 + 
 +2. The Communicative Approach
 +Principles, methods, techniques
 +Communicative activities
 +Integrating skills
 + 
 +3. Classroom management
 +·         Classroom interactions
 +·         Giving instructions, discipline problems
 +·         Seating arrangement
 +·         Group dynamics
 + 
 +Current issues in language teaching 
 +·         Competence development
 +·         The intercultural dimension of language teaching
 +·         Collaborative, cooperative learning, project work
 +·         ICT in language teaching and learning
 + 
 +Teaching listening skills
 +·         Listening sub-skills 
 +·         Staging a listening activity
 +·         Authentic texts
 + 
 +Teaching reading skills 
 +·         Authentic reading texts
 +·         Reading sub-skills
 +·         Staging a reading task
 + 
 +Teaching speaking skills
 +·         Communicative vs. non-communicative tasks
 +·         Developing fluency vs. accuracy
 +·         Teaching pronunciation
 + 
 +Teaching writing skills
 +·         Word, sentence and paragraph level writing
 +·         Process vs. product writing
 + 
 +Teaching structures and functions
 +·         Techniques of presentation
 +·         Techniques of practice and integration
 +
 + Evaluation and assessment
 +·         Giving feedback
 +·         Error correction
 +·         Language testing
 +·         Alternative (formative, continuous) assessment
 + 
 +Teaching vocabulary and related skills
 +·         Techniques of presentation
 +·         Recycling, testing, etc.
 + 
 +Teaching young learners
 +·         Special features
 +·         Examples of teaching skills
 + 
 +Course and lesson planning
 +·         Planning lessons
 +·         Curriculum and syllabus
 +·         NAT, Ă©rettsĂ©gi requirements
 +·         Evaluating coursebooks and other EFL materials
  
 == grades awarded at the final examination == grades awarded at the final examination
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 The BA degree in English and American Studies is equivalent to proficiency exam in English (‘felsƑfokĂș C’) according to law (required for application to MA in English/American Studies). The BA degree in English and American Studies is equivalent to proficiency exam in English (‘felsƑfokĂș C’) according to law (required for application to MA in English/American Studies).
  
-[ under construction, until then, pls follow the links below ] 
  
-More information about thesis writing and final examinations:\\ +== committees 
-BA Students: http://seaswiki.elte.hu/studies/BA/major/graduation\\ + 
-MA Students:\\ +=== international students 
-American studies:  http://seaswiki.elte.hu/studies/MA/American/Graduation\\ + 
-English studies:  http://seaswiki.elte.hu/studies/MA/English/graduation+[[https://btk.elte.hu/en/content/graduation-information.t.4278|btk.elte.hu/en → Education → Graduation information]]
  
 +=== Hungarian students
  
 +* BA: [[https://www.btk.elte.hu/ba/zv-beosztas|btk.elte.hu → OktatĂĄs → AlapkĂ©pzĂ©s → ZĂĄrĂłvizsga-beosztĂĄs]]
 +* MA: [[https://btk.elte.hu/content/zarovizsga-beosztas-ma-es-szakiranyu-tovabbkepzesben.t.3333?m=208|btk.elte.hu → OktatĂĄs → MesterkĂ©pzĂ©s → ZĂĄrĂłvizsga-beosztĂĄs]]
  
studies/graduation/final_examination.txt · last touched 2022-05-04 00:22 by Dorottya Holló