Ms. Suos Man, Head, English Dept. Email: sman@everyday.com.kh
Ms. Chan Sok Luong, Deputy Head, English Dept. Email: schan@everyday.com.kh
Fax: 855-23-884-154
ifl@everyday.com.kh

Introduction
The Bachelor of Education in Teaching English as a Foreign
Language (BEd in TEFL) and the Bachelor of Arts in English
(BA English for Work Skills) are four-year courses designed
to meet the demand from commercial, public and voluntary
sectors requiring professionals with advanced skills in English.
Both degrees are professionally recognised and vocationally
focused. Career opportunities for both courses include teaching, translating and interpreting, hospitality and tourism, and business administration.
The BEd and BA are both studied over a four-year period. From years 1 to 3, students complete the same courses. In year 4, students specialize in their specific area.
The BEd (TEFL) develops students' professional skills in teaching English at secondary school level. A pract-icum (teaching practice) and ongoing individual learning are important aspects of the course.
The BA English enhances English knowledge and skills for employment in administrative and developmental roles where English skills are required. In the final year, students choose one of the following majors: International Business English, Hospitality and Tourism, or Translation and Interpretation. (back to top)

Short Courses
The Department of English offers several short courses including TOEFL preparation and two-month to 1-year English preparatory classes. The Department also offers pre-departure English and cultural courses for people applying to study overseas, as well as special programs tailored to the specific needs of individual organizations. (back to top)

Background
In 1985, in recognition of the future trend that students in secondary school must learn a foreign language, the Ministry of Education, Quaker Service Australia (QSA) established a Cambodian English language Training Program (CELT). This was designed firstly to provide English language training to government officials and to further train teachers of secondary schools.
The project grew significantly over three phases of 1985-1988, 1988-1991 and 1991-1993, expanding from 15 to almost 150 students.
The department was managed by QSA until 1993 when it was handed over to a joint project between International Development Program (IDP), Education, Australia and the University of Canberra. This project was funded by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) until 1996. In 1997, the four-year B.A. in English (English for Work Skills) was introduced to enhance English knowledge and skills for current and future employment. Today, the IFL's Department of English is regarded as one of Cambodia's leading language institutions, offering two full-time degree courses and catering for over 800 students.
The IFL's Department of English co-hosted the Fifth International Conference on Language and Development in 2001 with IDP Australia.(back to top)

Admission
Candidates for the B.Ed (TEFL) and B.A English must have a High School Certificate or a qualification deemed equivalent. They must also pass an entrance examination on English (intermediate level) run through the Admission Committee of the Institute of Foreign Languages. (back to top)

Assessment
Assessment is through assignments, homework, class participation, class tests, and semester examinations.(back to top)

Resources
IFL Self-Access Centre: contains extensive reading, listening and video kits for language and vocabulary development. Access to a computer lab with email and Internet.(back to top)

Course Fees
Students who receive a government scholarship enrol in the B.Ed. (TEFL) course and pay $80 per year. Non-government (fee-paying) students enrol in the B.A. English (for Work Skills) and pay US$450 for each academic year, or US$230 per semester. B.A. English students are also able to obtain a B.Ed. (TEFL) by majoring in teacher education in their final year.
A $10 penalty is charged for all overdue fees. All students who repeat either individual subjects or the whole year will be charged a fee ranging from US$50-$200 for each subject repeated.
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
YEAR ONE
Core English 1
The purpose of this course is to assist learners to develop proficiency in speaking, reading, writing and understanding spoken English at intermediate level. Students gain a sound knowledge of the fundamentals of English grammar, learn a range of learning strategies and study skills, and obtain confidence in using English for communicative purposes.

Writing Skills 1
This subject, which is closely linked to Core English, aims to develop students' skills and confidence in English sentence construction and paragraph writing in order to fulfill their academic needs and purposes.
Cultural Studies 1
Students focus on aspects of the culture of their own country and then place this understanding of culture within a broader Asian perspective. Students develop a basic knowledge about Cambodian society, and acquire a greater understanding of crucial aspects of foreign cultures.

Literature Studies 1
Students develop confidence in responding critically on principal linguistic features of English literary texts in both oral and written forms. They make simple observations on the texts as a reflection of culture and learn to draw comparisons between lifestyles, social frameworks and attitudes portrayed in the texts

Self-Access 1
In the Self-Access Centre (SAC), students improve their language skills by using learning materials independently. Students have the opportunity to read books, magazines, newspapers and reference books. They can also listen to the radio or watch the news in English.

Khmer Studies 1
Students strengthen their knowledge of Khmer grammar and gain insights into the origins and operation of the Khmer language and compare it with the English grammar system.

YEAR TWO
Core English 2
Students focus on improving their macro skills in reading, listening, writing and speaking. They build on their knowledge of grammar, particularly the tense system, gerunds and question forms, and extend their vocabulary skills.

Writing Skills 2
Examines fundamental concepts in writing essays and other genres relevant to students' needs and academic purposes. Students further develop confidence and skills in English writing.

Cultural Studies 2
Students examine early Asian and Cambodian civilization, Europeans in Asia, World War II and revolution in Asia, and the topics of nationalism, colonialism. Students explore causes and effects of development through the themes of Language and Education, the Economy, and Environment.

Literature Studies 2
Students increase their ability as effective, independent readers with the capacity to critically analyse and respond to fiction and non-fiction texts. They develop extensive reading skills for gist and for understanding specific information.

Khmer Studies 2
Students gain additional understanding and knowledge of the historical evolution and origins of Khmer literature and the role it plays in Khmer life and society. By comparing English and Khmer literature, students improve their own English and Khmer prose writing.

Self-Access 2
Students go to SAC on a regular basis to obtain additional materials and knowledge for class work and assignments.

YEAR THREE
Core English 3
Students increase their macro language-learning skills, concentrating on advanced grammatical and lexical aspects.

Writing Skills 3
Students focus on developing their skills needed for writing academic essays and conducting basic research, particularly in the areas of linguistics and education. Semester I includes review of sentence and paragraph skills, genre writing, and argumentative/ persuasive and explanatory essays. In semester 2, students focus on note-taking skills, reading for essays and basic research skills.

Cultural Studies 3
Based on the theme 'Tradition and Change in the Modern World,' students analyse a variety of resources such as magazines, newspapers, and videos to develop skills in directed reading and general knowledge of contemporary world issues. Topics include Education, Society and Culture, and Current Affairs.

Literature Studies 3
Students develop their skills as effective, independent readers with the capacity to analyse what they read and respond critically to texts through written and oral expression.

Khmer Studies 3
Students trace the origins of Khmer culture, examine influences on the culture, and conduct analyses of their culture in a way.

Self-Access 3
Students continue to use the Self-Access Center (SAC) to improve their independent learning abilities. The materials in the SAC assist students to overcome difficulties in their language studies.

YEAR FOUR B.ED. (TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE)
Teaching Methodology
Students learn teaching principles and techniques that they can apply in their own classes. Topics covered include teaching techniques, classroom management, and lesson planning and delivery. This course also includes practical experience through school observation visits and videotaped teaching activities.

Applied Linguistics
Students learn theory to support the methodology course on the following areas: Learning Theories, Language Components, Language Skills, Language Acquisition and Language Cultures. Students prepare for each week's classes by reading and thinking about the set language topic.
Foundations of Education
Students examine the aims of education, and theories of physical, social and cognitive development. They investigate the influence of heredity and the environment on human growth and development and other aspects of educational psychology, such as the nature of intelligence, the role of the school and society, and the different stages of the human life cycle.

Practicum (Teaching Practice)
Beginning in Semester II for a period of 6 weeks, students apply teaching techniques and theories to a real classroom situation. They work closely with teaching staff at the school and have support and supervision from lecturers.

Self-Access and Teacher's Reference Library
In their own time, students continue to read magazines, newspapers and novels in the two reference centres to further develop their language skills, improve on individual weaknesses.

Khmer Studies 4
Students build on knowledge gained in year three on Khmer culture and civilization, and gain sound knowledge of their own country.

YEAR FOUR - B.A. ENGLISH (ENGLISH FOR WORK SKILLS)
CORE SUBJECTS
Communication Skills: Client interactions and presenting information
Students improve their oral and written communication skills through preparation and presentation of written and oral information. They learn about the roles of clients and service providers, and develop knowledge and skills to communicate effectively with their clients and establishing and maintaining a working relationship.

Intercultural Skills
Students develop their awareness of various cultures and learn negotiation skills across cultures. They learn to identify links between values and culture, systems and power, and different ways in which cultural misunderstandings can occur. They learn methods of achieving desired communicative effects and strategies to deal with communication breakdown.

Customer Service
Students learn skills in selling and maintaining an effective relationship with customers. They examine customer expectations and the key attributes of quality customer service, and learn practical methods to meet and exceed customers' expectations.

Introductory Research Methods
Students build on basic research skills including concepts and principles of quantitative and qualitative research, sampling, literature reviews, analysing data, interpreting graphs, writing reports and abstracts as well as elementary statistics. They apply these skills to investigating different social, cultural, political and economic aspects related to tourism, hospitality, business and other fields.

Basic Computer Skills
Students gain basic computer skills including typing, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
Basic Database Management
Introduces students to database terminology, database design, and database implementation and administration using Microsoft Access.

Project Writing
Students write an original research project of between 3000 and 5000 words, which draws on the coursework specifically related to their elective topic or areas. Supervision of the projects is arranged directly with appropriate lecturers.

Khmer Studies 4
Building on lessons in year three, students gain a sound knowledge of civilization and culture in Cambodia.

MAJOR SUBJECTS
Hospitality and Tourism
Students practice applying their language skills to communicate with English-speaking guests and negotiate with English speakers in the hotel and tourism industry. Students develop extensive reading and listening skills by studying texts and interviews with experts in the tourism industry, and increase their grammatical accuracy and speaking skills.

Translation and Interpreting
Designed for students who wish to become translators and/or interpreters, students learn different approaches and gain insights into the nature of translation, language, and cross-cultural communication. They learn about the decoding of the original text to the creation of a language-universal semantic representation and its subsequent re-encoding as the target language text through a multi-stage process involving the syntax, semantics, and pragmatics of both English and Khmer.(back to top)

CURRICULUM
Common Courses

Major Course

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