Bachelor in English Language Teaching

This bachelor's program in English Language Teaching is offered at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa in Turkey, with instruction in English over 4 years. The field prepares students to become qualified teachers of English as a foreign language, combining advanced English proficiency with the pedagogical training needed to teach effectively in a classroom setting. Coursework typically covers English grammar, phonetics, literature, and academic writing at an advanced level, alongside education courses in curriculum design, lesson planning, classroom management, and theories of second-language acquisition. Students learn how learners at different ages and proficiency levels acquire a foreign language, and how to design lessons, materials, and assessments that develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in a structured, progressive way. Supervised teaching placements in real classrooms are typically included, giving students practical experience applying instructional techniques under the guidance of experienced teachers before they graduate. Literature and cultural studies components expose students to English-language texts and the cultural contexts in which English is used around the world, supporting richer and more informed classroom teaching. Because the program itself is delivered in English, students are immersed in the target language throughout their studies rather than treating it as a separate subject. Over four years, the curriculum generally builds from language proficiency and linguistic foundations toward specialized teaching methodology and supervised practicum work in the later years. Graduates typically work as English teachers in secondary schools, language institutes, or preparatory programs, and some continue into graduate study in applied linguistics or foreign language education, given the widespread demand for English instruction across Turkey's education system.