Studies current methods, techniques, and best practices for communicative language teaching in modern languages. Focuses on practical components such as creation of classroom materials and peer-teaching as well as linguistic theory (second language acquisition). Topics include the learning and teaching of the four skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking) and the three domains of language learning: vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. Note: requirement for language majors in the teacher certification program, School of Education, CU Denver. Note: This course is taught in English and does not fulfill the foreign language proficiency requirement for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Cross-listed with MLNG 4690, SPAN 4690, LING 4690, SPAN 5690, FREN 4690, FREN 5690, GRMN 4690, GRMN 5690, CHIN 4690, CHIN 5690.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Typically Offered: Fall.

This course emphasizes practical components of creating effective activities for the world language classroom within a communicative language teaching framework. Students also learn relevant second language acquisition theory, complete individual teaching demonstrations and carry out classroom observations. Taught in English. Cross-listed with LING 4691, LING 5691, MLNG 4691, SPAN 4691, SPAN 5691, FREN 4691, FREN 5691, GRMN 4691, GRMN 5691, CHIN 4691, CHIN 5691

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Typically Offered: Spring.