Maricopa Community Colleges  FLA240   20076-20082 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 09/25/07
FLA240 20076-20082 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Foreign Language Teaching Methods
Introduction to methods and techniques for second-language teaching. Principles and procedures for building language proficiency, including the assessment of practical experience through mini-teaching situations.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
FLA240   20076-20082 Foreign Language Teaching Methods
1. Describe principle theories in second-language acquisition, second-language pedagogy, and second-language proficiency assessment. (I, II, III)
2. Demonstrate an understanding of language acquisition at various developmental levels. (II)
3. Demonstrate effective methods for teaching a second-language in context. (I, II, VI)
4. Demonstrate effective techniques for using technology in teaching a second-language. (IV, VI)
5. Demonstrate effective methods for assessing second-language proficiency. (III, VI)
6. Identify and describe professional literature, professional organizations and professional development opportunities related to second-language teaching. (V)
7. Develop a lesson plan based on the methods and principles learned. (VI)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
FLA240   20076-20082 Foreign Language Teaching Methods
    I. Theoretical perspectives
        A. Theories of language learning.
        B. Second-language acquisition theory
          1. Main principles
          2. Nature of language
          3. Input, Interaction, Output
          4. Inter-language
      II. Second-language pedagogy
          A. Methods and principles
            1. Language Skills
              a. Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing
              b. American Sign Language: Receptive and productive
            2. Children, Adolescents, Adults
          B. National Standards, Standards for Foreign Language Learning: Preparing for the 21st Century
        III. Second-language proficiency assessment: Guidelines of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)
          IV. Technology and second-language teaching
              A. Multi-media integration
                1. Video
                2. Audio
              B. PowerPoint
              C. Internet
              D. Online second-language teaching and learning
            V. Professional organizations and conferences
                A. International
                B. National
                C. Local
              VI. Practical application
                  A. Lesson plan
                  B. Micro-teach
                  C. Assessments
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