MLNG 455 - Theory and Practice of Foreign Language Teaching

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites: Language teaching track students need the approval of the Dean of the Zucker Family School of Education
This course seeks to address the theory and practice of foreign language teaching. It is designed specially to help students who are interested in the teaching profession and becoming future language teachers. The aim is to develop understanding with the contemporary research-based views of language teaching and learning. Students will become familiar with professional organizations, language policies, foreign language national standards, and first and second language acquisition theories among others. Students will also learn how to incorporate different modes of communication, learning strategies and styles, and culture in the classroom. They will also reflect on how to address diverse needs such as motivation, aptitude, diversity and learning disabilities. Students will also design lesson plans and explore different assessment techniques to meet students’ needs and goals.