SPAN 370 - Issues in Spanish Language Teaching and Learning

Credits 3
This course focuses on linguistic and historical knowledge useful to students considering future teaching of Spanish in both elementary and secondary school settings. It considers the special bilingual learning environment of heritage Spanish Language students in the U.S., theories of language and literacy acquisition, history of foreign language learning in the U.S., comparisons between Spanish and English language and literacy learning, and the advantages of bilingualism and needs of bilingual students. Recommended prior coursework: SPAN-200.