Licensure Test Prep: Language & Culture for Educators

Course Description  

This intensive program is meticulously designed to empower educators with the essential skills and knowledge needed for excellence in teaching languages and preparing for the content exams with dedicated sessions for practice exams and strategic test-taking approaches.

Throughout the six weeks, participants will delve into strategies to improve linguistic and cultural competence, communication proficiency, and general exam structure and expectations. The course will cover a spectrum of topics, including grammar intricacies, vocabulary enrichment, and pronunciation finesse to demonstrate appropriate target language proficiency in all three modes of communication. Special emphasis will be placed on cultural content, honing reading comprehension, and interpretive skills, and crafting well-organized written responses. 

Course Objectives  

By the end of this course, participants will have the opportunity to: 

• Develop a deep understanding of grammar, syntax, and vocabulary to achieve appropriate target proficiency communication in the target language.

• Comprehension: Enhance the ability to analyze and interpret texts, enabling students to navigate and understand written materials with confidence demonstrating appropriate target proficiency comprehension.

• Cultivate the skills required to craft well-organized and coherent written responses, ensuring participants can express themselves accurately demonstrating target proficiency presentational communication skills.

• Improve listening skills and oral communication, enabling effective and clear verbal expression demonstrating target proficiency interpersonal skills.

• Develop effective strategies for preparing for language and culture educator licensure exams.

• Explore cultural nuances to develop the ability to incorporate cultural elements into language instruction, fostering a holistic understanding of the language and its contexts.

Required Text

There is no required textbook for this course. All materials are digital and will be provided in the online course. See exam website for exam-specific suggested texts and resources.