Presentation
The aim of the bachelor's degree is to prepare competent and innovative professionals with a humanistic approach, for the effective teaching of the English language in public and private educational institutions, as well as in companies and organizations of the public and private sectors.
The graduates in English Language Teaching are able to work in the fields of English language teaching, curriculum development and educational administration at the different levels (basic, upper secondary and higher education), as well as in the design of programs and training in the English language, both in public and private organizations and institutions.
The program is characterized by being flexible, based on a credit system with mandatory, elective and free subjects. Its minimum duration is six semesters and a maximum of 16 semesters depending on the possibilities and interests of the student. Depending on the conditions and interests of each student, it is possible to strengthen their graduation profile by carrying out intra and inter-institutional student mobility, as well as national and international mobility. Professional social service and internship are included into the curriculum.
Additionally, during their training period, students can participate in a series of complementary activities to strengthen their language proficiency, while providing them with authentic learning scenarios through programs such as “Two Languages: One World”, “Storytelling. “Conversation Cafe”, “LEII Academic Fest”, “LEII Academic Talks”, “Spelling Bee”.
In 2013 it was certified, as a high quality program by the Committee for the Evaluation of Pedagogy and Education Programs (CEPPE), and in 2018 it was re-certified.
Objective
Fully train competent professionals in the strategic and successful solution of educational problems in the fields of teaching, curriculum development, and educational administration, based on the complete mastery of language as well as the mastery of theory, practice and research in the educational sciences, within a framework of quality, innovation, ethics, social responsibility and sustainable development, in local, national and international contexts.
Enrollment Profile
This program is aimed at upper middle level graduates who have a vocational interest in teaching the English language. In accordance with the academic, social and cultural needs that the applicant must possess and based on the graduation profile of the current high school curriculum of the Autonomous University of Yucatan, as well as the General High School graduation profile expressed in the Comprehensive Reform of Higher Middle Education, the entry profile for the Bachelor's Degree in Education is described below:
* They know and value themselves and address problems and challenges according with their personal objectives.
* They read in a critical manner and communicate, orally and in writing, their ideas effectively and clearly.
* They understands scientific and literary text to improve their oral and written communication.
* They hold a personal stance on issues of general relevance and interest, considering other views in a critical and reflective manner.
* They comprehend texts in English.
* They have an integral concept of humanity that allows them to assume positive attitudes to better understand themselves and others in their personal situations.
* They behave responsibly and confidently at school.
* They understand the basic characteristics of ecology and the problems that our current civilization create in the environment.
* They use ICT critically for various communicative purposes.
* They have positive attitudes and behavior towards the participation, cooperation and civic co-responsibility for the preservation of the environment.
* They show a responsible attitude towards others.
* They interpret their social and cultural environment in a critical manner.
* They learn throughout life according to their initiative and interests.
* They keep a respectful attitude toward interculturality and the diversity of beliefs, values, ideas and social practices.
Graduate Profile
Exit Competencies based on the areas fields of the Bachelor's degree in Language Teaching
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Competence Fields |
EXIT COMPETENCIES |
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1. English Language Teaching |
Exit competencies. 1 Teaching English using strategic linguistic and pragmatic competencies as well as grammatical, syntactic, discursive and socio-linguistics competencies comprised in the European Common Framework for Languages, based on applied linguistics and the problem based approach, in different educational levels, contexts and learning modalities, and in an innovative, autonomous, collaborative, ethical, professional and socially responsible manner. |
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2. Curriculum development and Educational Administration |
Exit competencies 2. Developing curricular and educational administration processes for the teaching and learning of English in different levels, modalities and educational contexts, in a relevant, efficient, effective and ethical manner. |
Study Plan
Distribution of LEII curriculum credits
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Description |
LE 2014 |
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Credits |
Total (in hours) |
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Bachelor's degree (8 semesters) |
320 |
5, 504 |
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Mandatory Courses (65 -80%) |
240 (75%) |
3, 840
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Elective subjects (15 – 30%) |
48 (15%) |
768 |
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Free subjects (5-10%) |
16 (5%) |
256 |
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Internship |
4 (1 %) |
160 |
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Professional Social Service |
12 (4 %) |
480 |
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Total |
320 (100 %) |
5, 504 |