SPAN 581A - Foreign Language Teaching Theory and Methodology

This course fulfills the Instructional dimensions of L2 learning requirement in the Core Courses section of the SLAT Map.

The goal of this course is to systematically examine methods, approaches, techniques and activities for the teaching of foreign languages and its use in the classroom. It will include an overview of learner strategies and cooperative learning, the use and adaptation of textbooks, and some of the journals available in the field. Participants will be introduced to second language acquisition theories, course design, lesson planning and testing, and have experience creating a cohesive instructional unit.