English Language Department in the College of Basic Education/ Salahaddin University-Erbil (SU-E) focuses on English Language skills, Linguistics layers, Applied Linguistics including teaching and learning and culture, Literature, Translation and Language Education.
Full Name: Dr. Heyder Sabir Hasan Khuzhur
Academic Title: Lecturer
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Religion: Muslim
Ethnicity: Kurdish
General Specialization: Applied Linguistics and ELT
Specific Specialization:Applied Linguistics Language Planning and Curriculum Development
Occupation: University Lecturer Workplace: Salahaddin University – College of Basic Education – Department of English Language
Phone Numbers:
+964 750 465 0583
I am Instructor (Heyder Sabir Hasan) PhD. I finished high school literary branch, I have got low Diploma in English Language Teaching (ELT) gained it at the Teachers Central Institute in 1997.
I have got Bachelor Degree in ELT and Education (BED) (Salutatorian) gained it at the College of Basic Education at SU-E in 2009. I have also got Master Degree in Applied Linguistics and ELT in 2014 at SU-E. More over, I have got PhD in English Language/ Applied Linguistics Language Planning and Curriculum Development in 2021.
I am interested in Languages i.e. Philology and Philosophy.
- To become a leader in teaching, learning, and research both in Kurdistan and internationally.
- To support cultural understanding by using English as a global language.
- To create a modern learning space that supports creative thinking, problem-solving, and effective academic, cultural, and technological and communication skills
- To prepare skilled, qualified and confident teachers who can teach English effectively.
- To help students gain knowledge and practical skills in language, translation, communication, IT and AI technologies that are useful in today’s world.
- To support the local community by offering language training, workshops, and useful learning opportunities for individuals and groups entrepreneurship engagements
Partnerships
Degree Program Overview
The vision shows what the department hopes to achieve in the long run. It focuses on the kind of future we want for our students and the goals we’re working toward:
- Undergraduate Study
- The undergraduates study four years eight semesters depending on Bologna process, the curriculum is supposed to make them modern teachers who are methodic and creative.
- Degree Program Overview
- The program is for graduating bachelor degree who are excellent is teaching internships.
- Key features of the Computer Science program include:
- The students will be technically skillful in computer using for studying, researching, and teaching and learning processes.
- Program Structure
- The first two years of study focuses on the English language skills and education,, linguistics and literature. While the in the third and fourth years the concentration is on applied linguistics including teaching methodologies and learning strategies balancing theoretical and practical abilities.
- Career Readiness and Development
- It has been proven from the former graduates that the students are not going to be qualified in teaching only but in researching, problem solving, creativity and entrepreneurship. They can easily handle and conduct a variety of careers in different sectors of market.
The department opens post graduate studies, both MA and PhD in linguistics and Applied linguistics. The postgraduates will be a role model in their work places, as they hold higher and become knowledgeable experienced others.
- Master (M.Sc.) or (M.A.)
- The department offers Master of Arts in English Language Linguistics and Applied Linguistics including teaching literature and translation. Many postgraduate students finish their degrees and enroll in the society public and private businesses.
- Focus Areas: the foci in on language skills usage for various communications, teaching and learning processes and language education.
- ECTS Distribution:
- The department provides the second cycle Master’s Degree with 12 ECTS.
- Learning Outcomes:
- The graduates will be master English language objectives and contents in the fields of pure linguistics and applied linguistics.
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- The department, relying on the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research regulations and recommendations opens PhD programs in Linguistics levels and applied linguistics branches.
- Specialization Areas:
- The main areas are pure linguistics including sound, structure, meaning and discourse analysis. Also, applied linguistics including language education, teaching , leaning assessment and evaluation, curriculum, classroom discourse analyses.
- ECTS Distribution:
- The department provides the third Cycle of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) with two papers’ research-based and 120 ECTS.
- Learning Outcomes:
- The post graduates will be PhD holders in English language Linguistics or Applied Linguistics in general. They will be linguistically skillful and scenically qualified balancing theory and practice.
Program Offerings
Admissions
The Department of English Language offers two types of study options for prospective students, ensuring accessibility and flexibility based on individual circumstances:
- Zankoline (Government-Funded) Study
- Description: This option provides free tuition for students who meet the eligibility criteria and are accepted through the general centralized admission system, known as "Zankoline."
- Eligibility:
- Applicants must meet the academic requirements as set by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
- Selection is competitive and based on high school scores, particularly in literary subjects such as English Language.
- Benefits:
- Exemption from tuition fees.
- Access to full university services and facilities, including labs, libraries, and extracurricular activities.
- Opportunity to benefit from scholarships and other government-sponsored initiatives.
- Parallel Study (Self-Funded)
- Description: This option allows students who do not secure a Zankoline seat to pursue their studies by paying a tuition fee.
- Tuition Fee: 1,250,000 IQD per year.
- Eligibility:
- Students must meet the minimum academic requirements for admission to the English Language.
- This option offers an opportunity for students who did not secure a government-funded seat to study while paying the tuition fee.
- Benefits:
- Access to the same high-quality education, resources, and facilities as Zankoline students.
- Students can pursue their academic goals without being limited by centralized admission quotas, ensuring they receive the same academic and professional opportunities.
Admission Requirements for Both Tracks
- Academic Qualifications:
- Completion of high school with a focus on the languages track, specifically in subjects such as English Language.
- Minimum GPA as determined by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
- Application Process:
- Zankoline (Government-Funded)
- Apply through the centralized admission system for Zankoline.
- Submit required documents, including high school transcripts, national ID, and other certificates as per the application guidelines.
- Parallel Study (Self-Funded)
- Apply directly to the Department English Language for parallel study.
- Submit required documents, including high school transcripts, identification, and relevant certificates, along with the tuition fee payment details.
- Zankoline (Government-Funded)
The Department of English Language has produced approximately (70) graduates in recent years, many of whom have gone on to pursue careers in teaching, educational support, and scientific fields across both public and private sectors
- 1- Bachelor of Art (B.A.) in English language education, teaching and learning.
- Career Paths: teaching and education.
- Skills for Employability: Qualified teaching, education and translation related entrepreneurships.
- 2- Master of Science (M.A.) in English language and applied linguistics.
- Career Paths: Teaching and Education.
- Skills for Employability: Qualified teaching, education translation and related entrepreneurships.
- 3- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in English Language and Applied Linguistics.
- Career Paths: Teaching and Education.
- Skills for Employability: Qualified teaching, education translation and related entrepreneurships.
Academic Advising Services as student support for learning and researching.
Classroom Observation at basic schools and Teaching practice.
- Benefits of Internships: Help students to smoothly move from theoretical learning to qualified practical conduction of teaching process and methodology.
- Types of internship opportunities
- Authentic observation and in classroom practice.
- How to Apply for Internships
- The curriculum involves modules and allotted time for both observation and practice, this is in accordance with the information and agreement of both ministery of education and higher education.
- Key Career Services Offered: the graduate will be able to be competent, productive and creative in teaching English language at Basic Schools.
- Benefits of Career Services: The graduates do not need other related intensive courses for the purpose achievements, except they may need to participate in other modern and innovative related course.