SPAN 1306 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN APPLIED LINGUISTICS

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
The goal of this course is to further develop the oral proficiency of students through authentic materials including but not limited to interviews, movies, music, newspaper articles and role-playing. Emphasis on fluency and speaking skills, although reading and writing skills will not be ignored. We will review certain grammar points but communicative competence is not measured by grammatical competence alone. Pronunciation, comprehension skills, strategic competence such as paraphrasing skills, and an extensive active vocabulary are all equally important when it comes to becoming proficient in a foreign language. Students will often work in groups and pairs so it is imperative that they be willing to interact with one another and be tolerant of one another's opinions. The instructor will rate students' oral proficiency at the beginning and end of the semester based on the ACTFL speaking proficiency guidelines. These guidelines are used nation-wide as an assessment tool to identify an individual's level of speaking competence in a foreign language.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis

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