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Principles and Practices in Foreign Language Teaching

Course Information

Subject

ENG

Course Number

272

Status

Active

Course Title

Principles and Practices in Foreign Language Teaching

Course Description

This course will present important principles and practices in language learning and teaching in a foreign language context. There will be an overview of first and second language acquisition theories and of issues to consider in both first and second language acquisition. There will be a discussion of the importance of considering the teaching and learning context, as well as other factors that need to be considered when planning instruction, including learners’ backgrounds, learning preferences and current needs. Please note: This course does not satisfy the requirements of the ISBE ESL endorsement.

Minimum Credit Hours

3

Maximum Credit Hours

3

Total Completions Allowed for Credit

1

Lecture - Lab Hours

(3-0)

Requirements

Prerequisite: College Reading and Writing Readiness

PCS Code

1.2

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