LANG 320 Foreign Language Teaching Methods

Provides an examination of the spectrum of theories, techniques, methods and approaches to the teaching of foreign languages, with a special emphasis on those that are proficiency based. In addition to learning how to teach second language skills, students will also learn how to effectively promote cultural understanding in the foreign language classroom. Students will be expected to develop instructional materials and show how they plan to utilize 'realia' or authentic materials in their classroom teaching.