FLANG 276
Exploration of Teaching Foreign Languages
Language Studies
College of Humanities
Course Description
Field-based exposure to practices, demands, and issues associated with teaching foreign languages in public secondary schools.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
4
Fixed
4
Fixed
2
Fixed
2
Other Prerequisites
FBI fingerprint and background clearance
Title
Decision
Learning Outcome
Determine if pursuing a personal career in foreign language teaching in public secondary schools is the correct decision.
Title
Awareness
Learning Outcome
Have a developing awareness of what foreign-language students should know and be able to do and of good foreign-language teaching practice.
Title
Purposes
Learning Outcome
Discuss the public purposes of education, related social and political issues, and the benefits of speaking a foreign language.
Title
Motivations
Learning Outcome
Articulate personal motivations for becoming a teacher, as well as recognize potential strengths and weaknesses as a teacher.
