SPAN 674

Discuss relationship between language and culture learning

Discuss the relationship between language and culture and the role of culture learning in a second language class.

Discuss culture learning models and research

Discuss different models of culture learning and summarize current research on culture teaching, learning, and assessment.

Implement culture learning techniques

Select and use appropriate techniques for helping students learn about Hispanic cultures and about their own culture.

Evaluate textbooks

Evaluate and supplement the cultural content of Spanish textbooks.

Assess culture learning

Select and use appropriate techniques for assessing culture learning.

Reflect on own culture

Reflect on oneself as a productof a particular culture and as a second culture learner and teacher.