<p>Lecture, three hours; fieldwork four hours. Requisite: French 5 or German 5 or Italian 5. Students work with students and teachers in Los Angeles French-, German-, and Italian-speaking communities. Students collaborate with local language educators to address the needs of their language schools, build long-term partnerships, and enhance community well-being. Students gain practical experience in language and cultural education within the thriving language communities of Los Angeles. Use of cultural and linguistic knowledge acquired in coursework in real-world settings. Exploration of how students’ own pedagogical experiences enhance their education and contribute to the community. P/NP or letter grading.</p>

European Languages and Transcultural Studies

College of Letters and Science

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ELTS 110XP - Teaching European Languages and Cultures in Los Angeles: Connecting with Diverse Communities

Teaching European Languages and Cultures in Los Angeles: Connecting with Diverse Communities

Reflect on their experience in civic engagement and recognize the power of language to make a difference in society.

Connect their language and cultural learning to the LA community.

Learn to apply diverse educational approaches in language programs.

Increase their problem solving and interpersonal communication skills.

Improve or further develop their language skills by interacting with children and adult learners and educators.

Develop a diverse set of professional skills that will be useful in their future careers.

Expand their understanding of the culture and needs of our local and global French-, German- and Italian-speaking communities.

General Catalog

Teaching European Languages and Cultures in Los Angeles: Connecting with Diverse Communities

ELTS 110XP

5 units