Course Descriptions

 
LANG 190 Topics in Language (1-4)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand       
Topics in language, literature, and culture. May be repeated since content may vary.


LANG 457 Second Language Acquisition & Language Teaching (3)
Spring: All Years       
This course covers theories of language acquisition and their application to language teaching. Includes a historical overview of the field of language teaching, an examination of factors that affect language learning, and how these factors are addressed in a classroom setting. Students will be asked to articulate the philosophical basis of their own approach to language teaching.


LANG 469 Internship (1-12)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand        Summer: On Demand
Elective field experience in applied foreign language under agency and departmental supervision. Opportunity to practice and integrate classroom knowledge of the four language skills. Planning must be done at least one semester prior to the internship. A maximum of 12 internship credits may be applied to the degree.


LANG 471 Methods and Materials in Teaching Foreign Languages I (4)
Spring: All Years       
Theory and practice of teaching foreign languages (K-12). This course is required for students who plan to teach at the elementary level. Students who plan to teach at the secondary level will need to take this course and LANG 472. The course examines current and historical trends, methods and techniques. Microteaching, materials preparation, and assessment will be part of the structure of the course. Completion of the PPST is required prior to enrolling in this course.


LANG 472 Methods and Materials in Teaching Foreign Languages II (4)
Fall: All Years       
Theory and practice of teaching foreign languages (K-12). This course is required for students who plan to teach at the secondary level. Students who seek secondary licensure must also complete LANG 471. The course examines current and historical trends, methods, and techniques with an emphasis on microteaching and materials preparation. Completion of the PPST is required prior to enrolling in this course.


LANG 540 Methods and Materials in Teaching Foreign Languages (4)
Fall: All Years       
Theory and practice of teaching foreign languages. Examination of current and historical trends, methods and techniques. Microteaching, materials, preparation and evaluations. Must have a passing score on PPST.


LANG 557 Second Language Acquisition & Language Teaching (3)
Fall: All Years        Spring: All Years       
This course covers theories of language acquisition and their application to language teaching. Includes a historical overview of the field of language teaching, an examination of factors that affect language learning, and how these factors are addressed in a classroom setting. Students will be asked to articulate the philosophical basis of their own approach to language teaching.


LANG 571 Methods and Materials in Teaching Foreign Languages I (4)
Spring: All Years       
Theory and practice of teaching foreign languages (K-12). This course is required for students who plan to teach at the elementary level. Students who plan to teach at the secondary level will need to take this course and LANG 572. The course examines current and historical trends, methods and techniques. Microteaching, materials preparation, and assessment will be part of the structure of the course. Completion of the PPST is required prior to enrolling in this course.


LANG 572 Methods and Materials in Teaching Foreign Languages II (4)
Fall: All Years       
Theory and practice of teaching foreign languages (K-12). This course is required for students who plan to teach at the secondary level. Students who seek secondary licensure must also complete LANG 441 or 541. The course examines current and historical trends, methods, and techniques with an emphasis on microteaching and materials preparation. Completion of the PPST is required prior to enrolling in this course.