Biography 

Vesna Petrović was born on January 13, 1975 in Čačak. She finished Grammar School in Čačak.

She enrolled in undergraduate studies of English language and literature at the Faculty of Philology, University of Belgrade, in the academic year 1994/1995. She completed her undergraduate studies in 2000 and obtained the title of Teacher of English language and literature.

The master's student enrolled in the academic year 2008/2009 at the Faculty of Philology, University of Belgrade. She defended her master's thesis in the field of English language teaching methodology with the topic "The Task-Based Learning Approach (TBL) compared to the Presentation, Practice, Production Approach (PPP): Learning Vocabulary and Improving Speaking Competence on the Specified Topic with Adult Intermediate Students" in 2010. She earned the title of Master Professor of Language and Literature. 

Vesna Petrović enrolled in doctoral studies at the Faculty of Philology, University of Belgrade, in the academic year 2013/2014. She prepared her doctoral dissertation titled "Evaluation and Improvement of Criteria for Assessing Oral Presentation in English for Specific Purposes" under the mentorship of Dr Ana S. Jovanović. She defended her dissertation before the committee consisting of dr Olivera Durbaba, dr Ana Jovanović, and dr Anica Radosavljević Krsmanović, on September 28, 2022, earning the academic title of Doctor of Philological Sciences.

       Published Papers

• Petrović, V. (2024). Investigating oral presentation assessment in LSP: Practices, Demands and Challenges. ELOPE: English Language Overseas Perspectives and Enquiries, 21(1), 151-165. (М23)
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• Petrović, V. M., Jovanović, A. S., & Đukić, M. R. (2024). Developing Multicriteria Rating Scale for Assessment of Communicative Competence in LSP Oral Presentation. Teaching Innovations/Inovacije u Nastavi, 37(4), 64-85. (М23)

Petrović, V. S., Đorić, B., & Gojgic, N. (2024). Public Speaking Anxiety: Can It Be Reduced in an Online Environment?. In 10th International Scientific Conference Technics, Informatics and Education-TIE 2024. Faculty of Technical Sciences Čačak, University of Kragujevac. (M33)

• Nikolic, M., Djukic, M., & Petrović, V. S. (2024). Information and Communication Technology as a Valuable Tool for Enhancing Students’ Performance in ESP. In 10th International Scientific Conference Technics, Informatics and Education-TIE 2024. Faculty of Technical Sciences Čačak, University of Kragujevac. (M33)
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• Petrović, V., Radović Firat, A., & Palurović, L. (2022). Oral presentation as authentic material for providing ESP instruction. In I. Milićević (ed.). Proceedings TIE2022 (pp. 414–419). Čačak: Faculty of Technical Sciences. (М33)
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• Radović Firat, A., Đorić, B., & Petrović, V. (2022). Exploring ESP learners’ self-efficacy of writing skills in IT context. In I. Milićević (ed.). Proceedings TIE2022 (pp. 384-390). Čačak: Faculty of Technical Sciences. (М33)
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• Krsmanović, I. M., & Petrović, V. M. (2021). The use of MS Teams in ESP instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic: students’ attitudes towards the e-learning environment. In N. Zoghlami, C. Brudermann, C. Sarré, M. Grosbois, L. Bradley, & S. Thouësny (ed.), CALL and professionalization: short papers from EUROCALL 2021 (pp. 189-193). Research-publishing.net. (М33)   
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• Petrović, V., Krsmanović, I. (2020). The Real Needs of Foreign Language Teachers as Practitioners within Teacher Education and Professional Development Process. In T. Kovačević & I. Akrap (ed.) Contemporary issues in economy and technology CIET 2020 (pp. 736-744). Split: University Department of Professional Studies. (М33)
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• Petrović, V., (2019). The affective component as an integrative part of intercultural competence in learning ESP. In V. Cigan; A. M. Krakić; D. Omrčen (ed.) International Conference Proceedings - From Theory to Practice in Language for Specific Purposes (pp. 187-198). Zagreb:  Association of LSP Teachers at Higher Education Institutions Libertas (М33)
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• Petrović, V.M., (2017). Applying the task-based learning (TBL) approach to acquiring new vocabulary of English as a foreign language and improving speaking competence with regard to the specified tipic.  Metodički vidici, 7(7), 329-345. (М52)
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  • Petrović, V. (2013).The Values of the Task Based Learning(TBL) in Learning Vocabulary and Improving Speaking Competence. Language, Literature, Value. Niš:  Filozofski fakultet, 577-588. (М14)
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• Gojgić, N., Petrović, V., Krsmanović, I., Nikolić М. The functional model for planning a process as a support to the development of information subsystem. 18th International Research/Expert Conference “Trends in Development of Machinery and Associated Technology” TMT 2014, Budapest, Hungary 10-12 September, 2014. (М33)
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• Bralović, N., Nikšić, P., Kuzmanović, D., Petrović, V. Еxperimental Мethod Тesting and Аnalysis Capabilities Process As Part of The Quality Management Activities, ТМТ 2012, Dubai,UAE,10-12 September, 2012. (М33) 
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• Gojgić, N., Nikolić, М., Кrsmanović, I., Petrović, V., The Use of Case Tools for Modeling as a Support for Information System Design, 16th International research/expert Conference, TMT 2012, Dubai, UAE, 10-12 September 2012. (М33)
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• Gojgić, N., Petrović, V., Krsmanović I., Nikolić, М. The functional model for planning a process as a support to the development of information subsystem. 18th International Research/Expert Conference “Trends in Development of Machinery and Associated Technology” TMT 2014, Budapest, Hungary 10-12 September, 2014. (М33)
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• Krsmanović, I.,  Petrović, V. 2009. Factors affecting quality in teaching English as a second language. 6th Research/Expert Conference with International Participations Quality 2009, Neum, B&H, 701-706. (М33)
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Oral presentations

Krsmanović, I. &  Petrović, V. Chatting out of the box: Presentations in English for Improving Speaking Skills, ELTA, Beograd, 2012. (М34)

Petrović, V., Miladinović, N. Investigating the Potential of Online Environments in Reducing FL Anxiety during Public Speaking, Absolutely Gabulous: Celebrating English Studies for the 21st Century,  University of Maribor, 14-16 September 2023.

Mirić, M. & Petrović, V. Strani jezik struke u akademskom okruženju- izazovi i moguća rešenja, Filološki vidici 3, Alfa BK Belgrade University, 22 November 2024. (М34)

Participation in CEPUS staff mobility

College CAMPUS 02, Graz, Austria, Course taught: Time Management, September, 2023

Projects

Erasmus+ Project: Addressing Skills Gaps in the European Textile, Clothing, Leather and Footwear Industries, Emphasizing Equality, Innovation and Resilience (2024-2028)

https://www.ftn.kg.ac.rs/AEQUALIS4TCLF 

Courses

Englsih Language 1

Englsih Language 2

Business Englsih 1

English Language 1b