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Dec 13, 2025
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2023-2024 EIU Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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WLE 4800 - Methods, Theory and Pedagogy for the Teaching of World Languages
(3-0-3) On Demand. Students will learn about current theoretical bases for second-language acquisition and how theory informs classroom practice. The course is organized around the 5 “C” goal areas (Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities) for learning world languages and their supporting standards. Students will analyze and reflect on instructional strategies, assessments, diverse learner needs, and the role of literary texts in language teaching. They will design lesson plans, participate in professional development, and submit a final project where they put theory into practice.
Prerequisites & Notes
University approval to take teacher education courses; for MAT candidates: admission to MAT in Secondary Education program; for all but MAT candidates: permission of Department Chair. This course is restricted to MAT students; additionally teacher education candidates in the BA in WLF/G/S (French, German, Spanish) Teacher Licensure program with permission of Department Chair.
Credits: 3
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