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Technology-enhanced Language Learning and Teaching
EDU T549

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Description

Languages can connect learners to multilingual communities and cultures, both locally and globally, and technology has the potential to enhance our interactions with the globalized world. This course presents a comprehensive exploration of the role of emerging technologies in the teaching and learning of languages and cultures. Students will engage in an in-depth examination of current theories and trends in language pedagogy and applied linguistics research and examine their connection to existing technology enhanced language learning platforms. Virtual and augmented reality, artificial intelligence, software applications, social media, global simulations, and beyond will be explored for their potential to promote interaction, cultural competence, and global citizenship. Through state-of-the-art models, invited speakers, demonstrations, and experimentation with language learning applications, students will critically evaluate the interface between language pedagogy and emerging technologies. Interactive discussions and projects will encourage students to brainstorm and design innovations to the field of language pedagogy that foster a theory meets practice orientation.

Enrollment is limited.  Interested students should submit a brief application.  Details will be provided in the course video preview and live Q&A session.

School Graduate School of Education
Credits 4
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Department Education
Course Component Lecture
Instruction Mode In Person
Subject Education
Grading Basis HGSE Student Option (Letter Graded, Sat/Unsat)
Learning Goals By the end of this course, students will be able to: 1. Discuss current theories, research frameworks, and principles in the field of language pedagogy today and understand their implications for technology-enhanced language teaching and learning; 2. Critically evaluate existing technology-enhanced language learning platforms and applications through the lens of theory and research; 3. Recognize the characteristics of advocated approaches grounded in current second language acquisition research that promote interaction, cultural competence, and global citizenship in technology-enhanced (and non-technology enhanced) learning contexts; 4. Review academic literature in the field of second language acquisition through the consultation of pertinent books and journal articles in the field; 5. Apply understanding of current theories and frameworks in language pedagogy research to the development of a research driven proposal for an innovative technology-enhanced language learning application or platform; 6. Develop a critical and reflective attitude toward instructional design in foreign language teaching and learning (technology-enhanced or otherwise).
Career Focus N/A