Program in French Language Teaching - MA

General Information about the Program

The program aims to train qualified and innovative teachers of French with up-to-date information. Therefore, the purpose is to train qualified teachers who develop themselves continuously and follow scientific innovations of their day and age, can conduct basic and applied authentic scientific research in the fields of teaching, linguistics, literature and methodology. The program also aims to develop students’/teachers’ competence in French, help students understand the relationship between language cultures, provide them with a comprehensive understanding of language teaching principles, raise students' awareness about the latest teaching methods and techniques, and thus develop their teaching skills.

Currently, there are three professors and four assistant professors in the Program in French Language Teaching.

The graduates of the MA program are given the diploma of Master of Arts in French Language Teaching. This diploma is an admission ticket for the PhD studies for students who want to continue their academic careers. For the ones who do not want to have an academic career, the MA degree will open doors for a French language teaching career not only in Turkey but also in many countries in the world. The language of the program is French. Graduates from the master’s program are certified as Master of Arts (MA).

French Language Teaching Master of Arts Degree consists of two stages: 1- Taking courses, 2- Thesis. The students must be successful in the courses to proceed to the second stage. To receive an M.A. diploma from the field of French foreign language teaching, students have to complete the Seminar and Specialized Field Topic courses along with the preparations for writing a thesis and must defend their thesis (written in French) successfully in front of an elected jury.

Career Opportunities

The graduates of the MA program enjoy productive careers in public and private schools run by the Ministry of National Education as teachers and work in these institutions as language teachers and researchers. In addition, students can work in the language-related areas of the private sector; they may be required in all areas where French is necessary, such as translation, international trade, tourism, banking, etc.

Why should international students choose this department to study

The MA degree program in French Language Teaching is designed in high standards following the most recent developments in the respective field. The graduates are equipped with the latest knowledge and skills in foreign language teaching. The courses offered in the programs are delivered in French. Therefore, international students can easily follow the courses and write their theses under the supervision of high-quality professors in the program.