Second Language Teaching MA
Program Purpose
Learning Outcomes
Understand theory and research
Summarize and evaluate major theories, historical trends, and published research regarding second language teaching methodology and approaches.
Courses that Contribute:
SLAT 601
SLAT 603
SLAT 604
SLAT 610
SLAT 611
SLAT 612
SLAT 613
SLAT 614R
SLAT 680R
SLAT 698R
SLAT 699R
Linked to BYU Aims:
Intellectually Enlarging
Apply best teaching practices
Explain and apply principles, practices, and appropriate technology for effectively teaching, planning, and assessing second language and culture learning.
Courses that Contribute:
SLAT 601
SLAT 604
SLAT 610
SLAT 611
SLAT 612
SLAT 613
SLAT 614R
SLAT 680R
SLAT 698R
SLAT 699R
Linked to BYU Aims:
Intellectually Enlarging, Lifelong Learning and Service
Analyze language and culture
Identify and explain patterns of the target language and culture as a system and how it is linked to the culture.
Courses that Contribute:
SLAT 602
SLAT 604
SLAT 613
SLAT 680R
Linked to BYU Aims:
Intellectually Enlarging
Conduct research
Evaluate and design second language research studies, collect and analyze data, and report the findings.
Courses that Contribute:
SLAT 601
SLAT 603
SLAT 604
SLAT 614R
SLAT 680R
SLAT 698R
SLAT 699R
Linked to BYU Aims:
Intellectually Enlarging, Lifelong Learning and Service