Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages
FLE 3400
Pam Sundheim, Instructor
Spring Semester 2002
Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages FLE 3400 Pam Sundheim, Instructor Spring Semester 2002
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Problem & Solution Research Paper PROBLEM AND SOLUTION RESEARCH PAPER GOAL: To select an issue that foreign language teachers encounter and propose a solution, based on the research in current foreign language periodicals found in Booth Library. REQUIREMENTS: 1. Read a minimum of five articles (minimum length per article = 3 pages) to
form a research base. Please footnote references to these articles (may use
endnotes) or other sources. Submit a xeroxed copy of each article with your
finished paper. In addition to print media, Internet articles are also
acceptable and you will be given some sites to investigate. 2. The paper should be 5 - 6 pages in length, typed, and double-spaced. It is
due _____________________ . 3. Your topic may be language specific (i.e., focusing on the teaching of French or Spanish) or of interest to all language teachers. 4. Your topic must be approved by February 16, 1999. 5. In addition to preparing your paper in written form, you will share your problem and solution with the class on Tuesday, March 9, 1999. Plan to present your findings in 5 - 8 minutes, allowing another 5 minutes for questions/answers. Foreign Language Periodicals in Booth Library These periodicals are included in the Education Index and CIJE Index. Foreign Language Annals, PB1.F57 Canadian Modern Language, PB1.C26 The Modern Language Journal, PB1.M69 French Review, PC2001.F75 (AATF publication) Le Français Moderne, PC2002.F7X (in French) Le Français dans le Monde, PC2065.F7 (in French) Hispania, PC4001.H7 (AATSP publication) Sample Issues to Investigate a. How can you promote foreign language teaching in your high school? b. How do you make classroom activities relevant to the "real world"? c. What current technology can be used to enhance foreign language learning/teaching? d. How does cooperative learning work in the foreign language classroom? Advantages? Disadvantages? e. Creative methods of teaching foreign languages: how to keep students
interested for four years. Before ___________________, investigate the resources available for your topic. When you are satisfied that sufficient sources are accessible, complete the following form and submit it for approval. ***************************************************************** Name:_______________________________________________________ The topic for my paper will be _____________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ I have found information in the following sources: ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________
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