Catalog Description: An exploration of theory and practice issues related to foreign language teaching. Inquiry into proficiency-oriented instruction, innovative methodological approaches, the National Standards and learning scenarios, integrating culture, options for testing and assessment, content-based instruction, the role of grammar in second language acquisition, teaching foreign language students with learning disabilities, and Foreign Language in the Elementary School (FLES) in North Carolina. Students will examine case studies related to these topics and engage in a classroom action research project. Current North Carolina "A licensure" in either Spanish or French is required in order to enroll in this course.

FL/ECI 505 ISSUES AND TRENDS IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION
Due to low enrollments this course is not currently being offered at NC State.

Sstudents wanting to take this course can take the equivalent, FL 6500, offered by ACTFL and Weber State University:
https://www.actfl.org/professional-development/online-courses/foreign-language-teaching-methods-online

FL 6500 is currently offered three times per year. Enroll early as the course fills quickly.