SLAT 571 - Language Program Administration

Just as the foreign/second language teaching profession has developed expectations for excellence in language teaching and professional training, language program administrators are refining the tools and skills needed to become successful leaders in their field. Often this transition from teacher to administrator is viewed as a "promotion" yet little or no additional training is provided to the new administrator. This course will provide an overview of the major issues language program administrators face, including personnel issues, marketing, immigration, advocacy, curricular development and evaluation, and incorporate applied research tasks in these areas.