“METHODOLOGY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING FOREIGN LANGUAGES IN HIGHER EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS”

Abstract

The syllabus is designed according to the requirements of the educational and scientific curriculum “English Language and Literature (language of instruction – English)” of preparing international students of the second (master) educational level for two years (120 ECTS) for the specialty No 035 “Philology” and for the specialization No 035.041 “Germanic languages and literatures (translation included), first language – English” within field of knowledge No 03“Humanities”(Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine of 20 June 2019, No 871).This educational and scientific syllabus includes theoretical and practical courses in the most recent branches of linguistics and literary studies, psychological and pedagogical disciplines, including methods of teaching English, with the focus on the issues of multiculturalism and intercultural dialogue. It offers students to choose among two selective blocks of academic disciplines: 1) “English in Multicultural Learning Environments” and 2) “Modern Literature of English-Speaking Countries” and compulsory teaching practice in higher school. It also provides students with the opportunity to acquire the professional qualification “Higher School Teacher (English language and literature)”.