Modern Foreign Language Education
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The Modern Foreign Language Education program at Boston University emphasizes effective communication and leadership skills while preparing teachers of modern languages. The program offers the advantage of learning in an environment that offers close coordination of class work in education, field experiences, and modern foreign language methodology. Students are also given the opportunity to student teach, allowing them to put their knowledge into practice and refine their skills. Boston University’s foreign language courses emphasize communication, as well as grammar, culture, and literature.

The program emphasizes effective communication and strong interpersonal skills, as well as leadership ability in curriculum development and instruction. Foreign language courses emphasize communication, as well as grammar, culture, and literature. The program reflects current theory and practice in foreign language teaching, and follows guidelines established by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.

Qualified undergraduates in Modern Foreign Language Education may seek dual degrees with the College of Arts and Sciences through the Boston University Collaborative Degree Program. Students planning to teach French, Italian, or Spanish are  strongly encouraged to take advantage of the Boston University Study Abroad program offered through the Boston University Division of International Programs.