The changing landscape of Spanish language curricula : designing higher education programs for diverse students

The changing landscape of Spanish language curricula : designing higher education programs for diverse students / Alan V. Brown and Gregory L. Thompson ; foreword by Manel Lacorte.

As Spanish language study grows, the field seems to be in the midst of a curricular identity crisis. During this growth, Spanish has become a second, rather than a foreign, language in the US. This leads to unique opportunities and challenges for curriculum and syllabus design, materials development...

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Main Authors: Brown, Alan V. (Author), Thompson, Gregory L. (College teacher) (Author)
Other Authors: Lacorte, Manel (writer of foreword.)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC : Georgetown University Press, [2018]
Series:Ebook Central purchased.
Subjects:
Spanish language > Study and teaching (Higher) > United States.
Universities and colleges > Curricula > United States.
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Table of Contents:
  • The changing landscape of Spanish language education
  • History and evolution of post-secondary Spanish language education in the United States
  • Spanish heritage language learners : finding their place
  • Incorporating meaningful service learning into Spanish L2 curricula
  • Curricular and programmatic considerations in Spanish for specific purposes
  • Issues in Spanish curricular assessment : placement, outcomes and articulation
  • Connecting Spanish language education with social, economic, and political realities
  • Training future Spanish teachers
  • Technological advances in Spanish language education
  • Charting a course forward
  • Appendix A. Description of data sources.

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