SPA 321 - The Teaching of World Languages - Spanish II (0-2)

Prerequisite: SPA 317 or permission. Generally taken during the junior year.

This course continues the transition from student of Spanish to teacher of Spanish. Topics focus on the teaching of Spanish in both middle school and high school. Students will engage in pedagogical practices intended to create environments that encourage active engagement in learning foreign languages. Students will select and utilize authentic foreign language instruction materials, including the literature of the target language appropriate for all levels of learners. Students will plan, implement, teach, and assess foreign language curriculum in the target language to demonstrate an understanding of the relationships among central concepts of learning and teaching foreign languages, including the ability to communicate high expectations and create meaningful learning experiences for all students.