This course is designed to help students examine the languages and apply that knowledge to the design and implementation of world language curricula. Topics include the evolution of world language pedagogy, theory of second-language acquisition, the role of grammar in contextualized instruction, understanding proficiency and the ACTFL guidelines, teaching for cultural understanding, the relationship between world languages and other areas of the curriculum, and state and national standards, including the Massachusetts World Languages Curriculum Framework. There is a field-based component to this course. Limited to Education majors who have satisfied all the retention criteria. Students must concurrently take the associated pre-practicum course EDU 343F. This course is offered during alternate even fall semesters.
Semester Offered
Fall 2026
Fall 2028