SPAN 671
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Principles of Foreign Language Learning and Teaching
Spanish and Portuguese
College of Humanities
Course Description
Basic theories and principles of language learning and teaching. History, current research, practices, trends, and issues.
When Taught
Fall
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Note
Core course work for all MA candidates.
Title
Write a literature review
Learning Outcome
Write a review of the literature on a topic related to second language acquisition or teaching.
Title
Understand and evaluate research
Learning Outcome
Understand and evaluate both quantitative and qualitative research in foreign language education, and explain theoretical and practical differences between the two.
Title
Summarize theories and historical trends
Learning Outcome
Summarize major theories, historical trends, and methodologies in language acquisition and learning.
Title
Discuss teaching and assessment
Learning Outcome
Discuss current thinking on how best to teach and assess language and culture.
