English Language and Literature
Faculty of Education

About Department

The PhD program in English Language and Literature at International Balkan University (IBU) is an interdisciplinary academic journey designed for scholars aiming to deepen their expertise in both literary studies and language education. Rooted in a dynamic blend of theory and practice, the program offers a comprehensive curriculum that integrates the study of English and American literature, historical and contemporary linguistic theories, and advanced methodologies in English language teaching.

Students engage with a diverse range of courses, including Contemporary Movements in Literature, History of the English Language, Linguistics, and Post-Communicative Approaches in ELT. These courses are carefully structured to foster critical thinking, analytical skills, and pedagogical innovation. The program is particularly suited for educators and researchers who aspire to contribute original insights to the fields of literature, linguistics, or language pedagogy.

A key feature of the program is its emphasis on research and scholarly publication. Doctoral candidates are expected to publish in international scientific journals and present their findings through public defenses of their literature reviews and final dissertations. This focus on academic dissemination ensures that graduates are well-prepared for careers in academia, research institutions, and educational leadership.

IBU’s supportive academic environment, experienced faculty, and commitment to intellectual growth make it an ideal setting for doctoral studies. The program encourages interdisciplinary exploration and fosters a global perspective, reflecting the university’s broader mission to cultivate knowledge that transcends borders.

Whether your goal is to become a university professor, a curriculum developer, or a literary scholar, the PhD in English Language and Literature at IBU offers the tools, mentorship, and academic rigor needed to achieve your aspirations.

 

Academic Staff

Course Plan

No. Code Name Semester Weekly Hours ECTS Year Type Syllabus
1 ЕLL 601 Advanced Research Methods and Research Ethics Fall 3 + 2 8.0 1 Compulsory
2 ЕLL 602 History of the English Language Fall 3 + 2 8.0 1 Compulsory
3 ELL 603 Contemporary Movements in English and American Literature Fall 3 + 2 8.0 1 Compulsory
4 ЕLL 604 Contemporary Issues in ELT and the Postcommunicative Approach Fall 2 + 2 6.0 1 Elective
5 ELL 605 English Corpus Linguistics Spring 3 + 2 8.0 1 Compulsory
6 ELL 609 EFL Course Design and Program Spring 2 + 2 6.0 1 Elective
7 ELL 610 Interpretative Methods in Literature Spring 2 + 2 6.0 1 Elective
8 SR Scientific research Fall 0 + 0 10.0 2 Compulsory
9 MB International mobility of at least one week Fall 5 + 0 10.0 2 Compulsory
10 ISP First publication of a paper in an international scientific publication Fall 0 + 0 10.0 2 Compulsory
11 SR Scientific research Spring 0 + 0 10.0 2 Compulsory
12 TPA Teaching and other public activity Spring 0 + 0 10.0 2 Compulsory
13 DTP Doctoral Thesis Public presentation-Literature review Spring 0 + 0 10.0 2 Compulsory
14 PPR Public presentation of the doctoral dissertation-Presentation of the results of the research Fall 0 + 0 10.0 3 Compulsory
15 IM2 International mobility of at least a week Fall 5 + 0 10.0 3 Compulsory
16 AC2 Second annual conference Spring 0 + 0 4.0 3 Compulsory
17 DT Doctoral thesis Spring 0 + 0 26.0 3 Compulsory
Course Name Semester Syllabus
First Year
Advanced Research Methods and Research Ethics Fall
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History of the English Language Fall
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Contemporary Movements in English and American Literature Fall
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Contemporary Issues in ELT and the Postcommunicative Approach Fall
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English Corpus Linguistics Spring
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EFL Course Design and Program Spring
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Interpretative Methods in Literature Spring
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Second Year
Scientific research Fall
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International mobility of at least one week Fall
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First publication of a paper in an international scientific publication Fall
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Scientific research Spring
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Teaching and other public activity Spring
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Doctoral Thesis Public presentation-Literature review Spring
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Third Year
Public presentation of the doctoral dissertation-Presentation of the results of the research Fall
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International mobility of at least a week Fall
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Second annual conference Spring
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Doctoral thesis Spring
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