The course provides pre-service teachers with an overview of the foundations of L2 teaching at all levels. In addition, relevant issues in teaching the L2 skills to different audiences are also addressed. The theoretical background analyzed will be the basis for decisions that pre-service teachers need to make about pedagogical choices considering teaching conditions, availability of resources and the goals of teaching and learning. It must be noted that even though classes are conducted in English and the selected texts are in English (due to the fact that they are the most up to date), the ideas and pedagogical practices discussed in class apply to the teaching of any foreign language. All in all, this course seeks to answer the question of how foreign language teaching methodology can strengthen the preparation of future L2 teachers.
- Docente: Diana Ibarra Santacruz