ASIAN 5505 - Methodology of Asian Language Learning and Teaching

(EC-SAP)

Spring. 2 credits. Letter grades only.

Enrollment preference given to: graduate students in Asian Studies and Linguistics and, if space permits, other graduate students qualified to become Asian language T.A.s., and undergraduates with sufficient Asian language skills. Language test may be required for enrollment. Required for all graduate students slated for TA-ship in Chinese, Hindi and Urdu, Japanese, and Korean languages.

S. Divo, N. Larson.

This course presents theories of language teaching and learning, and shows how they apply to Asian language course structure, classroom instruction, and assessment techniques. Students will observe classes taught by experienced teachers, discuss language learning theory and practice, and design and implement their own class activities. (LL)