Nov 22, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25
FR 4640 - Theory of Teaching French
Provides an introduction to current theories about learning and teaching modern foreign languages, with a focus on the particularities of teaching French language and cultures and opportunities to develop a deeper knowledge of and more proficiency in French language and cultures (theories of language acquisition, cognitive psychology, and culture).
Requisites: FR 3120
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- The successful student will understand current theory and research concerning foreign language learning.
- The successful student will demonstrate a general understanding of the considerations necessary in teaching French.
- The successful student will demonstrate a general understanding of the considerations necessary in teaching French with special attention to the particularities of the French language and the challenges they present to the American student.
- The successful student will understand the historical context from which current theory evolved.
- The successful student will use course content to develop appropriate instructional methods and materials.
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