SPAN 4700 - Teaching Modern Languages

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Spanish

Description:

Designed for students intending to teach foreign/modern languages in primary or secondary schools. Teaching methods course that includes a wide variety of approaches to and methods of teaching language, including alternative methods and traditional dichotomies such as explicit versus implicit language instruction, grammar versus communication, and foreign language versus mother tongue. Examines concepts of language awareness, language learning reflection, and learner autonomy as indicators of a shift in language teaching towards learner-centered approaches. Discusses the implications of concerns about standards, assessment, and continuing professional development. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Develop objectives for a foreign language course by submitting original language objectives individually. 2. Rank the different methods for teaching foreign languages by critiquing these methods in groups. 3. Propose a lesson plan by explaining each step in a lesson individually. 4. Combine different methods for teaching foreign languages by preparing a lesson. 5. Blend all the knowledge of activities for a L2 classroom by building a portfolio individually. Prerequisites: Instructor permission.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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