SPAN 4043 - Methods of Teaching World Languages

3 Hours. This course is an introduction to first- and second- language acquisitions theory and current second-language instructional strategies for both elementary school and secondary-level world language courses. It includes curricular planning based on national and state standards, instructional practices to assist diverse students in meeting these standards, and age- and level-appropriate assessment methods. Prerequisite: SPAN 2123, 3 hours of upper-division Spanish, and admission to Teacher Education program.