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.  Congratulations to Hu Xuanyi – Early success in the Immerse Education Essay CompetitionWe are proud to announce that Year 10 student Hu Xuanyi has received recognition from Immerse Education, becoming one of the first entrants to submit his essay and being awarded the status of Certified Entrant. In doing so, he has earned an invitation to join the Immerse Scholars’ Salons – exclusive online academic forums led… Health & Science Club at Biotech Future ForumMembers of the International School’s Health and Science Club, led by Sofija Stošić, Year 12 student and the club’s founder and coordinator, represented our school at the Biotech Future Forum and Nature Conference held at Ložionica in Belgrade. The students were accompanied by Chemistry teacher Marija Kovački and Mathematics teacher Daliborka Odobaša, who supported them… Teacher of the Month: Nadežda Šućur!International School is delighted to recognize Ms. Nadežda Šućur, our Biology and Science teacher, as the Teacher of the Month for October. Known for her bright spirit, creativity, and infectious enthusiasm, Ms. Nađa brings a unique blend of humour, innovation, and warmth into her classroom every single day. Her lessons are anything but ordinary. Ms.… Exploring the magic of reading at the Belgrade Book FairThis year, International School continued its tradition of visiting the Belgrade Book Fair, one of the city’s most inspiring cultural events dedicated to celebrating literature and learning. Although only one student expressed interest in attending, the enthusiasm of Year 7 student Luka Paunović made the visit truly special. Luka was accompanied by his class teacher… Students launch a charity drive to help abandoned animalsThrough a joint initiative of the International School and the humanitarian organisation Krokokodil, founded by our Year 13 student Eo Stojadinović, two donation boxes have been placed at the school entrance to collect food, treats and toys for abandoned animals. The campaign also has a fun competitive spirit – all students, teachers and staff are… Halloween Charity Sale: Sweet treats for a good causeThis year’s Halloween celebration at International School carried a special message of kindness and compassion. The Student Council organized a Halloween Charity Sale with the goal of helping little Maksim Radivojević, a boy in need of medical treatment. Student Council members prepared bags filled with sweets, which students and teachers could receive by sending an… Science and PE lesson brings learning about Space to lifeYear 8-2 and Year 9 students recently took part in an exciting interdisciplinary lesson that combined Science and Physical Education, led by teachers Maja Milosavljević and Aleksandar Ernjaković. The aim of the activity was to help students review their unit on Space in a dynamic, engaging, and memorable way. Instead of a traditional revision class,… Students presented their Tinkercard and Roblox projects for Code WeekAs part of this year’s Code Week activities, Year 8-1 students showcased their creativity and digital skills by presenting projects they created in Robotics class, led by their teacher Maja Milosavljević. Through a project-based learning activity, students used Tinkercad and Roblox Studio to design, model, and explain a topic of their choice. Using Tinkercad, students… Đina Đinović is Student of the Month!International School is proud to announce Đina Đinović, a Year 11 student, as our Student of the Month for October. Đina is an exceptional example of dedication, balance, and quiet excellence – qualities that make her stand out both in and outside the classroom. A talented athlete, Đina trains tennis and also practices horseback riding,… Combining English and History: Passive Voice and the Industrial RevolutionYear 8 students recently took part in an interdisciplinary lesson held by History teacher, Sanja Bogdanović, and English teacher, Anđelka Đorđević. The lesson connected language learning with historical understanding through the topic “Passive Voice and the Industrial Revolution”. Students explored key inventions and discoveries from the period of the Industrial Revolution and used their knowledge…
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