Introduction
The Bachelor of Education in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) and the Bachelor of Arts in English for Work Skills are four-year programs designed to meet the demands from commercial, public and voluntary sectors requiring professionals with advanced skills in English. Both degrees are professionally recognized and vocationally focused, and offer practical learning experiences for all students. Career opportunities for graduates of both programs include teaching, translating and interpreting as well as those in the fields of tourism, hospitality and business, particularly where English proficiency is required.
The B.Ed. and B.A. are both studied over a four-year period. All students take part in the university's Foundation Year program, acquiring the general knowledge and basic ethical principles necessary for further university study. Students in both degrees complete the same courses throughout Years II and III, before specializing in their specific area of English studies and skills in Year IV.
The B.Ed. (TEFL) program develops students' professional skills in teaching English at a secondary and tertiary school levels. Apart from coursework, a practicum (teaching practice) and ongoing individual learning are important aspects of the course.
The B.A. (English for Work Skills) program enhances students' English knowledge and ability for employment in a variety of administrative and developmental roles requring high-level English skills. In their final year, students choose one of the following majors: English for International Business; Translation and Interpreting; or English for professional Communication, allowing them to tailor their language skills towards their chosen profession.
Short Courses
The Department of English offers several short courses, including a two-month to one-year English preparatory courses, which maximize students' chance of obtaining a place in a degree program at the Department's Entrance Examination. The Department also offers pre-departure English and cultural courses for people preparing to study overseas, as well as special courses tailored to the specific needs of individual organizations.
Contact Info
Head of Department:
- Dr. Keuk Chan Narith
- Phone: (855) 23-885-419
- Email: keuk.channarith@rupp.edu.kh
- Office: IFL Campus
Scholarship
For students who are looking for a scholarship, RUPP provides a number of sources of scholarships. read more...