Foreign Languages and Literature (FORL) Graduate Course Descriptions
FORL 553. Teaching a Foreign Language in the Secondary School.
Methodologies for teaching another language. Professional development through writing of lesson and unit plans, mini-teaching demonstrations by students, and assessment of five modalities. Must be taken before French, German, or Spanish 454/554. Lab. Prereq.: ENG 361, CEEP 262 (or equivalent Tchr Dev semester course), and previous or concurrent enrollment in Spanish, German, or French 450, and admission to B.S. foreign language major. 3 credits: 2 credits and 1 credit lab. F.
FORL 555. Teaching of Modern Foreign Languages in the Elementary Schools.
Language acquisition theory, developmental considerations, curriculum development, and instructional strategies for second language learning by children. Must be taken before French, German, or Spanish 456/556. Prereq.: foreign language or elementary school teaching license or permission. 3 credits S.
