Readings:

Kern, R. Literacy and Language Teaching. Oxford University Press, 2000.

Paesani, K., Allen, H. W., & Dupuy, B. (2016). A Multiliteracies Framework for Collegiate Foreign Language Teaching. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Course Description:

Provides an understanding of literacy-based language teaching and methods specific to the teaching of French 2, to help instructors effectively implement goals for the French language program at Berkeley. This course provides a forum for discussing theoretical and practical issues in language pedagogy, and experience in creating and adapting instructional materials and designing assessments for use in the UC Berkeley French language program. The course affords experience in analyzing and reflecting on one’s own and others’ teaching. GSIs are required to attend a pilot class on select dates and as indicated on the lesson plans.