53-328 Special Methods of Teaching Foreign Language to Adolescents

This class will address the theoretical and practical bases for teaching modern foreign languages at the middle and high school levels, including an introduction to the most prominent theories of second language acquisition. Candidates will explore instructional materials, classroom methods, techniques and emerging technology employed in language teaching at these levels. Extensive practice in classroom application of these methods and techniques along with particular attention to the needs of diverse learners and exceptionalities will be included.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

2.75 GPA; Concurrent or prior completion of 53-312; Consent of Education Advisor