5440-06 Modern and Classical Languages (German)
By fulfilling the German major requirements , students will meet most of the endorsement requirements for the State of Vermont. In addition the following courses are highly recommended:
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GRMN 0301 |
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GRMN 0334 |
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Study abroad in a German speaking country |
LING xxxx or MIIS EDUC 8500 with permission |
Knowledge Standards
Attained through fulfillment of major or minor requirements and selected electives
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Middlebury Course Offering |
Knowledge/skill required |
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GRMN 0203 |
Proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and aural comprehension in the target language(s) |
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GRMN 0334 |
The structure, phonetic system, and different socio-linguistic levels of the target language(s) |
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The practices, products, and perspectives of the target culture(s), including a broad general foundation in the arts, history, geography, economics, and literature of the target culture(s) |
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The individual and societal advantages of foreign language learning |
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LING xxxx MIIS EDUC 8500 |
The developmental process of second language acquisition at the early childhood/elementary and/or middle/secondary levels |
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LING xxxx MIIS EDUC 8500 |
Research-based instructional methods and strategies that develop foreign language communication skills as a process and articulate continuous sequences of instruction across the early childhood/elementary and/or middle/secondary instructional levels |
Performance Standards
Attained through senior work in major and presentations in all German courses, Education Studies courses, including EDST 0410 Student Teaching Seminar, and understanding faculty use of best practice in their own classes
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Middlebury Course Offering |
Knowledge/skill required |
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Applies knowledge of research-based methods and strategies for teaching foreign languages and cultures to the design of developmentally-appropriate learning activities for students with diverse learning styles, interests, and linguistic backgrounds |
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Uses authentic documents and materials (such as music, art, food, literature, or newspapers) in order to develop students' understanding and appreciation of the target culture's history, geographical regions, values, and customs |
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Selects and incorporates instructional media appropriate to foreign language learning, including authentic print and electronic materials from the target culture |
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Focuses teaching on the development of cross-cultural and linguistic competence through critical thinking and communicative activities |
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Integrates classroom curricular themes with the foreign language curriculum (early childhood/elementary) |
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Advocates for all students to learn a foreign language and culture at the earliest possible age |