SPA 425 TEACHING & LEARNING SPANISH

Practical skills for the teaching of Spanish with techniques for fostering a communicative environment, language in context and community engagement. The course analyzes concepts of Foreign Language pedagogy, applied linguistics, the benefits of bilingualism, whole language programs, International Baccalaureate, national standards, Spanglish, and learning styles with assessment-based and creative activities, virtual observations, and teaching practica in local schools. Conducted in Spanish, this course fulfills the capstone requirement and counts toward the Hispanic Studies and Latin American and Latino Studies majors and minors. It includes a major research paper. It is required by the State Board of Education for certification.

Credits

4

Notes

This course will be particularly suited to those working toward teaching certification (State of Connecticut requirement), planning graduate study in Spanish, or entering fields where team collaboration, group and individual presentations, critical skills and independent thinking are prized.

Prerequisite

SPA 221, SPA 250, or SPA 251. Permission of the Instructor required.

Enrollment Limit

Enrollment limited to 18 students.

Attributes

ASPA, MOIB, WLC, W