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Languages

Course Code
LANG 557  Credits
Title Second Language Acquisition & Language Teaching 
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Description This course covers theories of language acquisition and their application to language teaching. Includes a historical overview of the field of language teaching, an examination of factors that affect language learning, and how these factors are addressed in a classroom setting. Students will be asked to articulate the philosophical basis of their own approach to language teaching. 



Course Code
LANG 571  Credits
Title Methods and Materials in Teaching Languages I 
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Description Theory and practice of teaching languages (K-12). The course examines current and historical trends, methods, techniques, and technology. Microteaching and assessment are part of the structure of the course. Those who are seeking a MN teaching license must complete the SARTE form before taking this course. This course is required of those who seek licensure (K-12) to teach languages in the state of MN. SPAN 301 and SPAN 302 or equivalent proficiency level in the language to be taught. 



Course Code
LANG 572  Credits
Title Methods and Materials in Teaching Languages II 
Prerequisite LANG 471 OR LANG 571 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description Theory and practice of teaching languages (K-12). The course examines current and historical trends, methods, techniques, and technology, with an emphasis on microteaching, assessment, and materials preparation. This course is required of those who seek licensure (K-12) to teach languages in the state of MN. 



Course Code
LANG 575  Credits
Title Second Language Assessment 
Prerequisite LANG 457 
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Description Theories and strategies for the assessment of second language competence, including mapping assessment to state and national proficiency guidelines and standards, conducting formal and informal classroom assessment, and becoming familiar with standardized assessments. 



Course Code
LANG 693  Credits
Title Qualitative Research Methods 
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Description This course trains students in methods and techniques for conducting research in the qualitative tradition. It covers issues of choosing a research method, following ethical guidelines in conducting studies, gaining entry into sites, collecting data, analyzing data, interpreting data, triangulating data, and writing the research report.