Discourse analysis is concerned with uncovering how communication works in real life – from everyday conversations to media messages. We dissect texts, paying attention to language choices, context, and power dynamics, to reveal deeper meanings and social structures. It's not just about what is said, but how it's said, and what it implies about society and human interaction. By the end of the course, you will be able to you'll be able to critically analyse various texts employing diverse methodologies.

Pragmatics is a branch of linguistics that focuses on the study of language in use, including the ways in which context, social norms, and implied meanings influence communication. The aim of teaching pragmatics is to help students understand how language functions beyond its literal meaning and how to use language effectively in different social contexts. Thus, the students are expected to be able to develop ability in all the aspects which relate to the communicative use of a language. The students will typically learn about various aspects of communication such as: the semantic-pragmatic Interface, pragmatic theories, speech acts: Doing Things with Words, the cooperative Principle and Implicature, presupposition and Entailment, politeness, and cross-cultural Pragmatics.




The research methodology course serves to promote eagerness to search for understanding problems in the humanities, social sciences, and EFL.  It seeks to prepare students to initiate miniature research studies in their M2, and to equip them with the necessary research and methodological knowledge and skills to undertake research in the future as doctoral students and teachers.

The aim of this module is to introduce the new trends and developments of information and communication technologies affecting modern education.

Knowledge about teaching approaches and methods will be necessary for the students to grasp the changes occurring on today‘s education.

Reminder: As it is difficult to teach the ICT module online, a course is given every Tuesday at 1 p.m. Amphi 4