Modern Languages (MLNG)
MLNG 1010 - Special Topics: Beginning Language I (1-5 Credits)
A basic introduction to a non-English language and culture. Students study pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar and simple writing techniques. Note: The topics for this course will target learning non-English languages and the languages taught will vary. Max hours:10 Credits.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Repeatable. Max Credits: 10.
Typically Offered: Fall.
MLNG 1020 - Special Topics: Beginning Language II (1-5 Credits)
This course is a continuation of MLNG 1010. Further practice of pronunciation, study of vocabulary, grammar, and simple writing techniques. Note: The topics for this course will target learning non-English languages and the languages taught will vary. This course assumes that students have passed MLNG 1010 or equivalent, or have taken one year of high school language, or possess equivalent proficiency in the same target language. A grade of C- or higher in MLNG 1010 is recommended for success in this course. Max hours: 10 Credits.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Repeatable. Max Credits: 10.
Typically Offered: Spring.
MLNG 4690 - Methods of Teaching Modern Languages (3 Credits)
Studies current methods, techniques, and best practices for communicative language teaching in modern languages. Focuses on practical components such as creation of classroom materials and peer-teaching as well as linguistic theory (second language acquisition). Topics include the learning and teaching of the four skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking) and the three domains of language learning: vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. Note: requirement for language majors in the teacher certification program, School of Education, CU Denver. Note: This course is taught in English and does not fulfill the foreign language proficiency requirement for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Cross-listed with SPAN 4690, MLNG 5690, LING 4690, SPAN 5690, FREN 4690, FREN 5690, GRMN 4690, GRMN 5690, CHIN 4690, CHIN 5690. Term offered: fall. Max hours: 3 Credits.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Typically Offered: Fall.
MLNG 4691 - Methods of Teaching Modern Languages II (3 Credits)
A continuation of Methods of Teaching Modern Languages. This second course has an emphasis on the practical component of creating effective activities for the modern language classroom within a communicative language teaching framework. Students will learn about relevant linguistic theory in second language acquisition and will focus on experiential learning, creating activities, completing individual teaching demonstrations and carrying out classroom observations. This course is taught in English and does not fulfill the foreign language proficiency requirement for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Prereq: MLNG 4690 or SPAN 4690 or FREN 4690 or GRMN 4690 or CHIN 4690. Cross-listed with LING 4691, LING 5691, SPAN 4691, MLNG 5691, SPAN 5691, FREN 4691, FREN 5691, GRMN 4691, GRMN 5691, CHIN 4691, CHIN 5691. Max hours: 3 Credits.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Typically Offered: Spring.