French teacher, Marija Panić, graduated from the French Language and Literature Department at the Faculty of Philology in Belgrade. Marija obtained a PhD degree in French medieval literature from the University of Kragujevac, where she teaches courses on French literature and publishes papers on the literature of France and French-speaking countries.
At International School, Marija wants to share with her students the joy and excitement of exploring the French language and the culture of the countries where it is spoken. In order to do so, Marija will use her previous experience of teaching CIE French courses. She believes that learning a language is a very exciting and creative activity that requires a lot of imagination, both from the teacher and the students.
Marija likes to spend her free time with her friends and family, as well as doing hobbies, such as reading, taking long walks, sports, birdwatching and learning languages, namely Swahili.
Contact: marija.panic@iss.edu.rs
Dedication to teaching and qualifications:
Ms. Marija Panić has been teaching in the International School passionately from 2018. While on her teaching duties she managed to further develop her skills and expertise, down below is a small overview of Ms. Vilček’s dedication to improving herself to be the best for her students:
| Year | Activities and Publications |
|---|---|
| 2018 |
- Cooperation with the Institute for Evaluation of the Quality of Education (Zavod za vrednovanje kvaliteta obrazovanja i vaspitanja) and Ministry of Education of the Republic of Serbia (ongoing) - Teaching at the Swahili Language Workshops at the Museum of African Art in Belgrade (ongoing) - Celebration of the Mois de la Francophonie (at International School, as well as at the Faculty of Philology and Arts, in cooperation with French Institute, Students’ Cultural Centre in Kragujevac and the University Library in Kragujevac) (since 2018) - Published scientific paper: Panić, Marija. 2018. Le savoir sur l’Inde dans la littérature française des XIIe et XIIIe siècles. Nasleđe 40: 163–174. |
| 2019 |
- Published scientific paper: Panić, Marija. 2019. "Nature in French Didactic Literature of the 13th Century: Example of Birds". In: Art and Context 3: Migrations. Niš: SANU, 121–131. |
| 2020 |
- Supervisor of the French language team in the project "State Graduation Exam", Ministry of Education of Serbia (2020–2022) - Published scientific papers: • Panić, Marija. 2020. "A Repetition in the Process of Disappearing: Senefiance in Latin and French Texts of the 12th and 13th Centuries". • Panić, Marija. 2020. The Panther in the Bestiary of Love by Richard de Fournival and the Dit de la Panthère. Yearbook of the Faculty of Philosophy in Novi Sad, 45.3: 107–116. • Panić, Marija. 2020. Zoology in the Image du Monde by Gossouin de Metz, Philological Review, 47.2, 139–148. |
| 2021 |
- Certificate for teaching IB French Language B - Certificate for teachers ("license") for secondary education, Ministry of Education of Serbia |
| 2022 |
- Elected president of the Serbian Association for Canadian Studies and member of the Advisory Board of the Central European Association for Canadian Studies (ongoing) - Attended First Aid Training, Red Cross, Belgrade - Attended the PD course "Business Etiquette", IS/IMO, Belgrade - Published scientific paper: Panić, Marija. 2022. Female Figures in French Medieval Bestiaries: Biological and Gender Reception of Zoology. Lipar (78): 167–182. - Participation in conference: Panić, Marija. "Du plat de lard et de pomme de terre bouillés"..., Budapest, 27–29 October 2022. - Panić, Marija. "Plants as Elements of Mirrors (specula): The Status of the Plant in Some Medieval Edifying Texts", Belgrade, 4–5 November 2022. |
| 2023 |
- Elected Head of the French Department, Faculty of Philology and Arts, University of Kragujevac (ongoing) - Attended online course "Changes to Cambridge Checkpoint and Progression Tests" - Attended the PD course "Health and Stress Management", IS/IMO, Belgrade - Attended the PD course "Erasmus+ Procedures", IS/IMO, Belgrade - Published scientific paper: Panić, Marija. 2023. Temptations versus the Symbolism of Geography/Culture of Marco Polo and the French East in Serbian Medieval Literature. Nasleđe, 54, 369–382. - Panić, Marija. Goran Milasinović (2022): Muk. Laguna, Belgrade (review), Detići, 20. - Organization of the Round Table: Canada and Contemporary World, National Library, Belgrade |
| 2024 |
- Published scientific papers: • Marija Panić.  Study trip to AndalusiaStudents from Year 11, 12 and 13 had the unforgettable opportunity to travel to Andalusia, accompanied by their teachers Ms Nadežda Šućur, Ms Lora Mitić and Ms Marija Kovački. This exciting study trip took them through some of Spain’s most captivating cities – Malaga, Granada, Seville, Cordoba and Ronda – offering a perfect blend of… Student of the month – Viktoria ŽegaracInternational School is proud to announce that our Student of the Month for November is Viktoria Žegarac, a dedicated and ambitious Year 12 student who continues to impress both her peers and teachers with her hard work and determination. Viktoria is a member of the school’s Elite Class, she consistently achieves excellent academic results. Hardworking,… Digital Media Students Explore “Images of Another World”Year 13 Digital Media and Design students had the opportunity to visit the Museum of Contemporary Art in Belgrade, accompanied by their teacher, Ms Lora Mitić. They attended the exhibition titled “Images of Another World”, which offered a fascinating journey through contemporary artistic visions beyond conventional reality. The students actively engaged with the exhibition, asked… Vukobratović Robotics days: Innovation in actionAs part of the International Week of Science and Peace, Lower Secondary students who attend Robotics had the opportunity to visit Vukobratović Robotics Days, a major regional robotics event held at the Sava Center. The visit was organised by their Robotics teacher, Maja Milosavljević, giving students a chance to explore cutting-edge technologies and engage with… Science unlocked: Curiosity in actionAs part of the International Week of Science and Peace, Year 8 students took part in a special interdisciplinary lesson led by Science teacher Maja Milosavljević and Mathematics teacher Daliborka Odobaša. The aim of the lesson was to encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and open discussion about real-world scientific phenomena. During the lesson, students were invited… Teacher of the month: Ms Lara FilipovićInternational School is proud to announce that our Teacher of the Month for November is Ms Lara Filipović, Psychology teacher, school psychologist, and counsellor whose warm, supportive, and highly professional approach has made her one of the most trusted members of our school community. Ms Filipović is known for her friendly, approachable, and gentle manner,… Understanding Emotions in a Soft Skills & Psychology ClassYear 8 students recently took part in an interdisciplinary lesson led jointly by Soft Skills teacher, Marko Nikolić, and Psychology teacher, Lara Filipović. Building upon the Soft Skills topic of empathy, which students had been exploring in previous classes, this lesson aimed to elevate their understanding by connecting empathy with key psychological concepts related to… Shaping a Better World: Social Entrepreneurship in ActionSome of our students had the opportunity to participate in an engaging workshop on social entrepreneurship, organized by Business and Economics teacher Ms Marija Milić. The workshop took place at the American Resource Center (ARC) in Lozionica. The participants – Filip Asprovski (Y12), Xuanyi Hu, Mia Zah, Kristina Pandžić, Magdalena Ćorković, Kseniia Volkova, and Sara… Robots & Empathy: Where Technology Meets HumanityYear 8 students recently participated in an interdisciplinary lesson led by Robotics teacher Maja Milosavljević and Soft Skills teacher Marko Nikolić, focusing on the theme “Robots and Empathy.” Since empathy is one of the key topics covered in the Soft Skills curriculum, the teachers opened the lesson with an intriguing question: Can robots be empathetic?… International School team Econ Forum named Wharton “Featured Team of the Week”We are proud to announce that our International School team, Econ Forum, has been selected as the Featured Team of the Week by the Wharton Global Youth Program. The team consists of Petra Jovanović, Pavle Jovanović, Una Veljić, and Viktorija Žegarac, mentored by their Economics and Business teacher, Marija Milić. The Wharton Global Youth Program,…
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