World Language

• SED WL 503: Pre-Practicum in Modern Foreign Languages
  This course supports students in their Modern Foreign Language education teaching pre-practicum. Students complete teaching observations, reflect on- field experiences, evaluate teaching practice against professional teaching standards, and develop and implement micro-teaching lessons to prepare for their practicum.
• SED WL 504: Student Teaching Seminar in Modern Foreign Languages
  This course supports students in their Modern Foreign Language education teaching practicum. Students reflect on-field experiences, evaluate their practice and those of their classmates, develop professional goals, and prepare to enter the job market.
• SED WL 511: Methods of Teaching Modern Foreign Languages
  This course examines pedagogical approaches in world language teaching and learning. Students explore standards-based instructional methods, models of assessment, discuss underlying theories, and examine current issues in the field. Students develop lesson and unit plans, as well as assessment materials.
• SED WL 512: Curriculum & Assessment in Modern Foreign Language Education
  This course examines curriculum and assessment in world languages. Students develop a deep understanding of ACTFL Proficiency levels, assess learner proficiency, develop performance assessments, conduct Oral Proficiency Interviews (OPIs), and develop thematic curricula and units from a social justice perspective.
• SED WL 513: Input & Interaction in the World Language Classroom
  This course focuses on developing and demonstrating two essential principles of world language teaching: using the target language and supporting learner interactions. Students develop lessons and complete micro-teachings.
• SED WL 586: Practicum in Modern Foreign Languages
  This course is for students in their Modern Foreign Language education teaching practicum. Students are assigned a field placement and complete a minimum of 300 hours of observation and classroom teaching.
• SED WL 604: Field Experience Seminar in Modern Foreign Languages
  This course supports students in their Modern Foreign Language education field experience. Students reflect on-field experiences, evaluate their practice and those of their classmates, develop professional goals, and prepare a portfolio documenting standards-based teaching practices.
• SED WL 686: Field Experience in Modern Foreign Languages
  Supervised field experience for students in modern foreign languages. Open only to matriculated graduate students who have completed prerequisites.

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