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EDUCATION 480-4

DESIGNS FOR LEARNING: FRENCH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

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(F1.00)

Spring 1992 ?

Instructor: ?

Cynthia Lewis

(January 6 - April 3)

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Telephone: ?

291-3389

Thursdays, 4:30 - 8:20pm ?

Office: ?

MPX 8641

Location: MPX 8620

PREREQUISITE:

EDUC 401/402 and FREN 206. Instruction given in French and English.

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION

This course deals with a variety of approaches, teaching strategies and curricula, for

teaching French as a second language in elementary and secondary schools.

OBJECTIVES

The participant will acquire a better understanding of the theories, approaches and

methodology in the teaching of French as a second language, study aspects and

application of current curriculum used in programs for French as a second language in

British Columbia, study and practise teaching techniques and acquire skills in

evaluating second language teaching and learning. The focus will be on practical

application of the above and the integration of FSL within the Intermediate program.

Participants will also have an opportunity to practise their own French language skills.

TOPICS

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ACTIVITIES

Theories and approaches in learning a second language

Teaching strategies with emphasis on communication and interaction

Evaluation techniques

The curriculum and commercial programs in B.C.

Planning

The cultural component

COURSE REQUIREMENI'S

Journal for reflection upon readings and discussions

A classroom profile

Sample lessons

Reading assignments and group discussions

Attendance and class participation

REQUIRED READING

Ministry of Education. (1990). B.C. Curriculum Guide for the Teaching of French as a

Second Language, Victoria, B.C. (Will be provided)

Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers. (1989). National Core French Study.

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Preamble). (Will be provided)

Rivers, Wilga M. (1987). Interactive Language Teaching. Cambridge University Press.

Selected readings by the instructor. (To be provided)