Foreign Language Teaching Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Foreign Language Teaching serves a need for specialized training in a wide range of instructional settings with a unique 12-credit program for persons holding at least a bachelor's degree. The program distinguishes itself by its comprehensive exploration of essential, practical, and innovative knowledge and skills. The certificate serves a wide variety of instructors of foreign languages.

The courses expose students to essential information about the language-learning process and practical techniques and principles for the construction of an effective pedagogical practice in languages. Students will explore a pedagogy that employs languages as a means to create cultural bridges within the world aided by the appreciation of both popular and elite cultural forms.

ML 601-Foreign Language Teaching Methodologies (4)

ML 602-Foreign Language Acquisition (4)

ML 603-Culture and Literature in Foreign Language Instruction (4)