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Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Languages
The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Languages (FAHL) is one of the established faculties for undergraduate and graduate studies at Build Bright University (BBU) offering Associate, Bachelor and Master degrees in the field of English language and education. The mission of the Faculty is to enhance the capacity building of human resources through its various programs. The faculty has experienced and committed staff to help students attain their academic and professional goals. Teaching is innovative, challenging and highly enjoyable and will be delivered within the Faculty’s research-led and highly interdisciplinary environment to enhance students’ competencies in their major field of study.
Message from the Senior Dean
It’s my pleasure to extend to you a very warm welcome to the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Languages at Build Bright University! Wherever your interests lie, I hope you enjoy exploring the Faculty’s webpage and find them informative, helping you to choose the degree which is right for you.
Our Faculty has highly experienced and knowledgeable professors. They are the architects of the spirit of community that builds bridges of understanding. They are also agents of change who empower students to build themselves by fully developing their skills in English language and education.
Our students, whose academic achievements and employability have both been shaped by the energy and time our faculty have committed to teaching and guiding them, are the reason we are all here. The Faculty is very much dedicated to creating employable graduates and enriched lives. Our graduates are informed and confident, possessing communication and interpersonal skills that prove to be a rich resource as they undertake pursuits in the public and private sector, locally and globally.
We look forward to helping you accomplish your goals and aspirations, and I invite you to explore the opportunities available through a degree in the Faculty. For more information please don’t hesitate to contact us at the address mentioned in the webpage.
Sincerely,
Prof. Dr. Manaranjan Behera
Senior Dean
Programs Offered:
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Academic Degree
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
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Professional Degree
- Associate of English (A.Eng.)
- Bachelor of English (B.Eng.)
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Master Degree
- Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Planning and Management
- Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
About the Programs:
Bachelor of Arts in English
The Bachelor of Arts in English program is meant for students interested in literature and language, writing and reading, and texts of all types, and how they influence and reflect the country. The program is also an excellent choice for those interested in obtaining a firm foundation for graduate study in programs as wide-ranging as business, law, communications and cultural studies, and, of course, English and creative writing.
Bachelor of Arts in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
The program is meant for students who want to demonstrate competence in teaching English as a foreign language either abroad or domestically; demonstrate comprehension of linguistics, grammar, intercultural communication, language learning theory, and teaching methodology; demonstrate the ability to think, read, and write critically, especially on issues related to language, learning, and teaching; demonstrate an awareness of and appreciation for the diversities among people around the world; and engage in and articulate a personal integration of faith and learning.
Associate of English
This program is one in which students are prepared in the fields of literature and critical thinking. Typical courses include general education courses, basic major courses and core major courses. Further, typical classes of the program include reading and writing of English, art of listening and speaking, and presentation skills.
Bachelor of English
Bachelor of English program is a good foundation for students interested for a professional degree. The program offers several courses, such as English literature, linguistics, teaching method, creative writing, art of listening and speaking and second language acquisition. The program’s interdisciplinary focus fosters the development of broadly educated individuals who are able to apply their knowledge and skills creatively and flexibly in a broad range of situations and prepares them for a wide range of careers, or for further study at master level.
Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Planning and Management
This program helps learners to become administrators and policy makers in educational and other related organizations. These learners build strong knowledge in education and enhance their understanding of educational management and leadership in order to be able to work effectively in their organizations. The students in this program will be equipped for senior positions of possibility in various educational and training contexts. By using research and project skills, students of the program will be able to understand complex issues surrounding academic, administration, and leadership in education.
Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
The program helps students to become good educators, administrators, and policy makers in educational and training institutions and other related organizations. These learners build strong knowledge in education and English literature that will help them to work effectively in their work environment. The students in this program will be equipped for senior positions in various institutions. By using research and project skills, students of the program will be able to understand issues related to education and other fields.
Admission Requirements:
Professional Degree
- The applicant for Associate and Bachelor programs must have high school diploma or equivalent degree or a certificate certifying that he/she has not passed the high school examination.
- Must pass entrance exam controlled by the MoEYS and BBU’s committee.
Academic Degree
- The applicant for Bachelor program must have high school diploma or equivalent degree from a duly recognized school.
- Must pass entrance exam controlled by MoEYS and BBU’s committee.
Master Degree
- The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject or hold a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated subject and have relevant professional experience.
How to Apply?
Build Bright University receives walk-in application from the applicant or his/her relatives/friends at any of the campuses of the university, and new students can register in the programs during the promotion time-period of the university. The prospective students must:
- Have transcript from any school/university/institution which is recognized by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport.
- Filled-in admission form, specifying the program, faculty, major, etc. with signature and three copies of 4 *6 cm. photographs.
- Submit the application form and documents for admission along with payment of requisite tuition fee.
- Students also can register online through the following link: http://register.bbu.edu.kh/Registers/NewStudent
Duration, Semesters, and Credits:
1.Associate degree
- 2 academic years
- 4 semesters
- Total 60 credits
2.Bachelor degree
- 4 academic years
- 8 semesters
- Total 120 credits
3.Master degree
- 2 academic years
- 4 semesters
- Total 45 credits
Program Structure:
1. Associate degree (professional oriented program)
- General education courses – 3 courses (9 credits)
- Basic major courses – 6 courses (18 credits)
- Core major courses – 11 courses (33 credits)
2. Bachelor degree (professional oriented program)
- General education courses – 4 courses (12 credits)
- Basic major courses – 13 courses (39 credits)
- Core major courses – 21 courses (63 credits)
- Research work – research project (6 credits)
3. Bachelor degree (academic oriented program)
- General education courses – 4 courses (12 credits)
- Basic major courses – 14 courses (42 credits)
- Core major courses – 20 courses (60 credits)
- Research work – research project (6 credits)
4. Master degree
- Core common courses – 11 courses (33 credits)
- Core major courses – 2 courses (6 credits)
- Research work - research project (6 credits)
Or
- Core common courses – 11 courses (33 credits)
- Research work – master thesis (12 credits)
Coursework and Research Work Plan:
1. Bachelor of Arts in English
| Year 1 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||||
| Code | Subject | Credit | Code | Credit | Subject |
| ENG 003 | Core English I | 3 | ENG 004 | Core English II | 3 |
| CST 001 | Computer for Office Application | 3 | ENG 058 | Art of Reading I | 3 |
| GED 001 | Art of Living | 3 | ENG 041 | Presentation Skills | 3 |
| GED 003 | Critical Thinking | 3 | CST 124 | Contemporary AI Issues | 3 |
| ECO 941 | Economics I | 3 | ENG 060 | Art of Writing | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | Total Credits | 15 | ||
| Year 2 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||||
| Code | Subject | Credit | Code | Credit | Subject |
| ENG 005 | Core English III | 3 | ENG 006 | Core English IV | 3 |
| ENG 038 | Literature Studies I | 3 | ENG 032 | Genre-Based Debate I | 3 |
| ENG 058 | Art of Reading II | 3 | ENG 039 | Literature Studies II | 3 |
| ENG 055 | Art of Listening and Speaking | 3 | ENG 062 | Art of Writing III | 3 |
| ENG 061 | Art of Writing II | 3 | ENG 011 | Cultural Studies I | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | Total Credits | 15 | ||
| Year 3 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||||
| Code | Subject | Credit | Code | Credit | Subject |
| ENG 007 | Core English V | 3 | ENG 008 | Core English VI | 3 |
| ENG 033 | Genre-Based Debate II | 3 | ENG 064 | Art of Writing V | 3 |
| ENG 076 | Literature Studies III | 3 | ENG 077 | Literature Studies IV | 3 |
| ENG 012 | Cultural Studies II | 3 | ENG 051 | Teaching Methodology and Practices I | 3 |
| ENG 063 | Art f Writing IV | 3 | ENG 065 | TOEFL | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | Total Credits | 15 | ||
| Year 4 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||||
| Code | Subject | Credit | Code | Credit | Subject |
| CSR 001 | Corporate Social Responsibility | 3 | ENG 036 | IELTS | 3 |
| ENG 052 | Teaching Methodology and Practices II | 3 | ENG 014 | Discourse Analysis in English II | 3 |
| ENG 065 | Discourse Analysis in English I | 3 | ENG 079 | Art of Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENG 072 | Art of Writing VI | 3 | ENG 062 | Art of Writing III | 3 |
| ENG 078 | Research Methods for English | 3 | |||
| Total Credits | 15 | Total Credits | 15 | ||
2. Bachelor of Arts in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
| Year 1 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||||
| Code | Subject | Credit | Code | Credit | Subject |
| ENG 003 | Core English I | 3 | ENG 004 | Core English II | 3 |
| CST 001 | Computer for Office Application | 3 | ENG 058 | Art of Reading I | 3 |
| GED 001 | Art of Living | 3 | ENG 041 | Presentation Skills | 3 |
| GED 003 | Critical Thinking | 3 | CST 124 | Contemporary AI Issues | 3 |
| ECO 941 | Economics I | 3 | ENG 060 | Art of Writing | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | Total Credits | 15 | ||
| Year 2 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||||
| Code | Subject | Credit | Code | Credit | Subject |
| ENG 005 | Core English III | 3 | ENG 006 | Core English IV | 3 |
| ENG 038 | Literature Studies I | 3 | ENG 032 | Genre-Based Debate I | 3 |
| ENG 058 | Art of Reading II | 3 | ENG 039 | Literature Studies II | 3 |
| ENG 055 | Art of Listening and Speaking | 3 | ENG 062 | Art of Writing III | 3 |
| ENG 061 | Art of Writing II | 3 | ENG 011 | Cultural Studies I | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | Total Credits | 15 | ||
| Year 3 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||||
| Code | Subject | Credit | Code | Credit | Subject |
| ENG 007 | Core English V | 3 | ENG 052 | Teaching Methodology and Practices II | 3 |
| ENG 033 | Genre-Based Debate II | 3 | ENG 001 | Effective Teaching Strategies | 3 |
| ENG 063 | Art of Writing IV | 3 | ENG 006 | Core English VI | 3 |
| ENG 012 | Cultural Studies II | 3 | ENG 018 | English for Academic Purposes | 3 |
| ENG 051 | Teaching Methodology and Practices I | 3 | ENG 064 | Art of Writing V | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | Total Credits | 15 | ||
| Year 4 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||||
| Code | Subject | Credit | Code | Credit | Subject |
| ENG 053 | Teaching Methodology and Practices III | 3 | ENG 054 | Teaching Methodology and Practices IV | 3 |
| CSR 001 | Corporate Social Responsibility | 3 | ENG 036 | IELTS | 3 |
| ENG 065 | Discourse Analysis in English I | 3 | ENG 014 | Discourse Analysis in English II | 3 |
| ENG 066 | TOEFLI | 3 | ENG 048 | Research Project for Teaching English as a Foreign Language | 3 |
| ENG 045 | Research Methods for Teaching English as a Foreign Language | 3 | |||
| Total Credits | 15 | Total Credits | 15 | ||
3. Associate of English
| Year 1 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||||
| Code | Subject | Credit | Code | Credit | Subject |
| ENG 003 | Core English I | 3 | ENG 004 | Core English II | 3 |
| CST 001 | Computer for Office Application | 3 | ENG 061 | Art of Writing II | 3 |
| ENG 058 | Art of Reading I | 3 | CST 124 | Contemporary AI Issues | 3 |
| GED 003 | Critical Thinking | 3 | ENG 041 | Presentation Skills | 3 |
| ENG 060 | Art of Writing I | 3 | ENG 059 | Art of Reading II | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | Total Credits | 15 | ||
| Year 2 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||||
| Code | Subject | Credit | Code | Credit | Subject |
| ENG 005 | Core English III | 3 | ENG 006 | Core English IV | 3 |
| ENG 016 | Educational Psychology | 3 | ENG 032 | Genre-Based Debate I | 3 |
| ENG 038 | Literature Studies I | 3 | ENG 039 | Literature Studies II | 3 |
| ENG 062 | Art of Writing III | 3 | ENG 063 | Art of Writing IV | 3 |
| ENG 055 | Art of Listening and Speaking | 3 | ENG 001 | Effective Teaching Strategies | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | Total Credits | 15 | ||
4. Bachelor of English
| Year 1 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||||
| Code | Subject | Credit | Code | Credit | Subject |
| ENG 003 | Core English I | 3 | ENG 004 | Core English II | 3 |
| CST 001 | Computer for Office Application | 3 | ENG 061 | Art of Writing II | 3 |
| ENG 058 | Art of Reading I | 3 | CST 124 | Contemporary AI Issues | 3 |
| GED 003 | Critical Thinking | 3 | ENG 041 | Presentation Skills | 3 |
| ENG 060 | Art of Writing I | 3 | ENG 059 | Art of Reading II | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | Total Credits | 15 | ||
| Year 2 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||||
| Code | Subject | Credit | Code | Credit | Subject |
| ENG 005 | Core English III | 3 | ENG 006 | Core English IV | 3 |
| ENG 016 | Educational Psychology | 3 | ENG 032 | Genre-Based Debate I | 3 |
| ENG 038 | Literature Studies I | 3 | ENG 039 | Literature Studies II | 3 |
| ENG 062 | Art of Writing III | 3 | ENG 063 | Art of Writing IV | 3 |
| ENG 055 | Art of Listening and Speaking | 3 | ENG 001 | Effective Teaching Strategies | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | Total Credits | 15 | ||
| Year 3 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||||
| Code | Subject | Credit | Code | Credit | Subject |
| ENG 007 | Core English V | 3 | ENG 008 | Core English VI | 3 |
| ENG 012 | Discourse Analysis in English I | 3 | ENG 072 | Art of Writing VI | 3 |
| ENG 064 | Art of Writing V | 3 | ENG 051 | Teaching Methodology and Practices II | 3 |
| ENG 010 | Cultural Studies I | 3 | ENG 013 | Power of Focus | 3 |
| ENG 033 | Teaching Methodology and Practices I | 3 | ENG 050 | Art of Pronunciation | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | Total Credits | 15 | ||
| Year 4 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||||
| Code | Subject | Credit | Code | Credit | Subject |
| ENG 052 | Teaching Methodology and Practices III | 3 | ENG 036 | IELTS | 3 |
| ENG 065 | TOEFL | 3 | ENG 053 | Teaching Methodology and Practices IV | 3 |
| ENG 045 | Research Methods for Teaching English as a Foreign Language | 3 | ENG 036 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| ENG 057 | Teaching English as a Foreign Language Workshop | 3 | ENG 048 | Research Project for Teaching English as a Foreign Language | 3 |
| CSR 001 | Corporate Social Responsibility | 3 | |||
| Total Credits | 15 | Total Credits | 15 | ||
5.Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Planning and Management
| Year 1 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||||
| Code | Subject | Credit | Code | Credit | Subject |
| EDU 308 | Foundation of Education | 3 | EDU 302 | Advanced Teaching Methodology and Practices | 3 |
| EDU 306 | Educational Psychology | 3 | EDU 304 | Curriculum Development | 3 |
| EDU 316 | Theory and Practice of Educational Administration | 3 | CSR 001 | Corporate Social Responsibility | 3 |
| ENG 301 | Advanced Academic Writing | 3 | ENG 312 | TOEFL/IELTS | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | Total Credits | 12 | ||
| Year 2 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||||
| Code | Subject | Credit | Code | Credit | Subject |
| ENG 313 | Translation, Interpretation and Practice | 3 | EDU 305 | Educational Planning and Development | 3 |
| ENG 311 | Second Language Acquisition Studies | 3 | EDU 313 | Program Assessment and Accreditation | 3 |
| RMD 314 | Research Methodologies | 3 | RPE 317A | Research Project for Educational Planning and Management | 6 |
| Total Credits | 9 | Total Credits | 12 | ||
Or
| Year 2 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||||
| Code | Subject | Credit | Code | Credit | Subject |
| ENG 313 | Translation, Interpretation and Practice | 3 | RTE 302A.1 | Research Proposal Development and Defense | 3 |
| ENG 311 | Second Language Acquisition Studies | 3 | RTE 302A.2 | Conducting Research | 3 |
| RMD 314 | Research Methodologies | 3 | RTE 302A.3 | Thesis Preparation and Pre-Defense | 3 |
| RTE 302A.4 | Thesis Completion and Final Defense | 3 | |||
| Total Credits | 9 | Total Credits | 12 | ||
6. Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
| Year 1 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||||
| Code | Subject | Credit | Code | Credit | Subject |
| EDU 308 | Foundation of Education | 3 | EDU 302 | Advanced Teaching Methodology and Practices | 3 |
| EDU 306 | Educational Psychology | 3 | EDU 304 | Curriculum Development | 3 |
| EDU 316 | Theory and Practice of Educational Administration | 3 | CSR 001 | Corporate Social Responsibility | 3 |
| ENG 301 | Advanced Academic Writing | 3 | ENG 312 | TOEFL/IELTS | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | Total Credits | 12 | ||
| Year 2 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||||
| Code | Subject | Credit | Code | Credit | Subject |
| ENG 313 | Translation, Interpretation and Practice | 3 | ENG 306 | Discourse Analysis in English | 3 |
| ENG 311 | Second Language Acquisition Studies | 3 | ENG 314 | Linguistics | 3 |
| RMD 314 | Research Methodologies | 3 | RPE 317 | Research Project for Teaching English as a Foreign Language | 6 |
| Total Credits | 9 | Total Credits | 12 | ||
Or
| Year 2 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||||
| Code | Subject | Credit | Code | Credit | Subject |
| ENG 313 | Translation, Interpretation and Practice | 3 | RTE 302B.1 | Research Proposal Development and Defense | 3 |
| ENG 311 | Second Language Acquisition Studies | 3 | RTE 302B.2 | Conducting Research | 3 |
| RMD 314 | Research Methodologies | 3 | RTE 302A.3 | Thesis Preparation and Pre-Defense | 3 |
| RTE 302A.4 | Thesis Completion and Final Defense | 3 | |||
| Total Credits | 9 | Total Credits | 12 | ||
Administration:
|
Prof. Dr. Manaranjan Behera Senior Dean
Tel : 012 231 790
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|
Mr. Yim Arun Associate Dean
Tel : 016 366 484
|
Contact Us!
To discuss further about the programs, please contact:
Build Bright University,
Building A & B, Along street 1003 between streets 1988 & 1992, Sangkat Phnom Penh Thmei, Khan Sen Sok, Phnom Penh. 12101, Cambodia
Tel: 023 987 700, 012 682 777, 015 682 777
E-mail: info@bbu.edu.kh
Website: bbu.edu.kh
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