ED 6096 - Literacy, Research, & Technology in Spanish

Credits: 3

Description This advanced course will focus on literacy in the Spanish classroom, research and application and use of technology to improve language instruction. It will examine strategies for developing literacy in the Spanish language for heritage language learners focusing on text selection, comprehension, and critical analysis. Topics include heritage language teaching and learning, sociolinguistic considerations, macro-approaches to language teaching, and strategies for mixed (second language/L2 & heritage language/HLL) classrooms. The course includes a minimum of 42.5 hours of supervised field experience in the secondary schools.

Prerequisites: Prerequisites for all courses: ED 6000, ED 6001, and appropriate discipline specific methodology course ED6086

When Offered
Fall semester