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post_post_philosophy
Joined: 22 Nov 2010 Posts: 22 Location: Fenario
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Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 4:51 pm Post subject: future teacher interested in schooling |
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hi all.
i hope posting this here wont upset everyone. if this is completely against the rules i am sorry and mods feel free to delete it.
i am currently planning a move to europe for late spring/early summer. i would like to do some esl teaching, which i am well on my way to doing. at the same time, i would like to enroll in an english taught graduate program. my areas of interest are in the humanities (which makes the whole "english taught" part a bit more difficult), mainly in philosophy and linguistics.
i am doing a bunch of my own research so no need to flame for being lazy. just thought i might be able to catch a few "pro tips" from those who have made their rounds. thanks in advance and a sincere apology if this is totally out of line for these boards.
thanks : ) ,
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sparks
Joined: 20 Feb 2008 Posts: 632
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Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 7:47 pm Post subject: |
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I don't think that you'll have a problem as long as you stick to the bigger cities. Warsaw Uni. and Jagiellonian in Krakow Poland, for example, offer a number of degrees in English. Warsaw you can do philosophy and Krakow an MA Tesol. if that's your jam. |
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AGoodStory
Joined: 26 Feb 2010 Posts: 738
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Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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I've read your post several times, and I can't tell what you are asking. Info about graduate programs in your area? Advice about preparing to teach EFL? Advice on finding a job? I don't think you will receive much useful advice or information unless you can be clearer about what you would like to know. In order to be helpful, we would also need to know more about you--where are you from, which countries interest you, teaching qualifications, etc. |
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spiral78
Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Posts: 11534 Location: On a Short Leash
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Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 10:06 pm Post subject: |
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I am assuming (from the OP's posting history) that he/she is a US citizen who is considering enrolling as a student in a European university programme and doing some teaching on the side.
Is this correct?
If so, the first big hurdle will be to find a programme and to get your study visas and etc arranged. During this process, you will also find out whether and how much you will be legally eligible to work on the side.
Do keep in mind that EU rules regarding work/live are quite stringent for non-EU member citizens - you are probably aware that you have only 90 days in the Schengen zone on a tourist visa (on which you are not eligible to work) before you must leave the entire zone for 90 days before re-entering (google Schengen zone for more info if you are not already aware of the rules). You'll need watertight study/work visas to get you launched on this venture, and that will definitely start with arranging your study.
sparks is correct about the Polish schools - they are pretty well-known and have decent reputations. |
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AGoodStory
Joined: 26 Feb 2010 Posts: 738
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Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 11:58 pm Post subject: |
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Ah, good detective work, Spiral! And welcome, PPP (a little late, perhaps, but welcome, anyway.) |
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spiral78
Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Posts: 11534 Location: On a Short Leash
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Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 12:03 am Post subject: |
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I hadn't noticed PPP's very apt initials (well, apt in some ESL/EFL circles, anyhow)
I recently learned that some Canadian programmes have re-dubbed good 'ol PPP:
Present
Controlled Activate
Freer Activate
Sounds much more high-brow, eh? |
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post_post_philosophy
Joined: 22 Nov 2010 Posts: 22 Location: Fenario
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Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 4:05 am Post subject: |
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thank you for the kind and helpful responses. |
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