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.  Students explore plant pigments through Chromatography experimentYear 10 students recently had an amazing Chemistry lesson with their teacher, Marija Kovački, where science came to life through hands-on exploration. During the class, students applied the scientific method of paper chromatography to analyse and identify different plant pigments found in various plant species. This engaging experiment gave them the opportunity to see how… Andrej’s remarkable performance at the National Rowing ChampionshipWe are proud to announce that our Year 10 student, Andrej Biljić Erski, has achieved outstanding results at the National Rowing Championship held at Lake Palić. Competing in the Double Scull, Andrej secured an impressive third place in the finals. In the Quadruple Scull, he and his team went even further, becoming vice-champions of Serbia… Teacher of the month – Mr Miloš SlavkovićWe are excited to announce that for the very first time, our students had the opportunity to vote for the Teacher of the Month. For September, they proudly chose Mr. Miloš Slavković, our dedicated Global Perspectives teacher. Teacher Miloš is recognized by students for his responsibility, hard work, and thorough approach to teaching. They describe… International School Launches Elite Honours Class: “Millionaire Skills” for Future World LeadersAt International School, we believe that exceptional effort and outstanding achievements should not only be recognised — but rewarded. That’s why we have launched the Honours Class — an exclusive programme designed for high-achieving students, taking education to the next level and preparing the leaders of tomorrow. What Is the Honours Class? The Honours Class… Year 11 Business students welcomed a guest lecturerAs part of the Year 11 Business class, teacher Dragana Milutinović invited a special guest, Robin Martens, Managing Director in the IT and digital tech sector, to share his expertise with students. During the lecture, students explored key topics in Operations Management, including the various costs businesses must consider when making cost-based decisions and how… Jovana Ignjatović is our student of the month!We are proud to announce that Jovana Ignjatović, a Year 13 student, has been selected as our Student of the Month for September. Jovana is an outstanding student whose qualities make her a true role model for her peers. As the President of the Student Council, she demonstrated remarkable dedication and responsibility by preparing the… VR Glasses bringing lessons to life at International SchoolRight from the start of the school year, International School teachers have introduced a new way of learning by using VR glasses in the classroom. This exciting technology allows students to go beyond the textbook and step directly into the topics they are studying. Year 8 students in Science, guided by their teacher Maja Milosavljević,… Elite Honours Class learns from entrepreneurial journey of Ms. Đurđica Jojić NovakovićAs part of the Elite Honours Class 2025/26 program at the International School, students had the privilege of attending a special guest lecture organized by their Business and Economics teacher, Ms. Marija Milić. The guest speaker, Ms. Đurđica Jojić Novaković, a distinguished entrepreneur and representative of her family business Mačkov Podrum in Irig, delivered an… Classroom Without Walls – exploring new horizonsThe third day of our traditional Classroom Without Walls programme was once again filled with exciting experiences that combined fun, learning, and teamwork. On Thursday, International School students explored new environments together with their teachers and strengthening their collaboration. Lower Secondary students spent the day in Hyde Park, where they participated in a series of… Classroom without walls – Sports day at AdaThe final day of our Classroom Without Walls programme brought the whole school together for an exciting Sports day at Ada. All International School students, accompanied by their teachers, took part in various sports activities designed to strengthen both teamwork and sportsmanship. Students had the chance to engage in group and pair challenges, supporting one…
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