149 FL 4340. Foreign Language Acquisition and Teaching for Proficiency (3) (IH) F Theories of Second Language Acquisition, particularly as they apply to the teaching of foreign languages. This course will also review various assessment techniques, the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines and the National Standards for Foreign Language Learning. Offered fall semester only. FL 4400. Methods of Teaching a Foreign Language (3) (AL) S Practical Methods, techniques and strategies in teaching foreign languages. Emphasis is on planning, teaching and assessment. Offered spring semester only. Prerequisites: FL 3220, FL 4340, the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview and Writing Proficiency Test are required; the department standard is Advanced-Low Students must complete FL 4400 and complete the Praxis II Content Knowledge Exam in French, German or Spanish prior to student teaching. FL 4500/6500. Methods of Teaching a Foreign Language (4) This course presents theoretical premises and research on foreign language acquisition. It uses the standards for foreign language learning as the organizing principle for instructional methods; students design classroom lessons, projects and assessments based upon standards. FL 4500 is designed for students who are working toward a foreign language teaching degree or for teachers not desiring post-graduate credit. FL 6500 is designed for teachers who are seeking to recertify or to become endorsed at the graduate levd. FL 4620. Survey of Literature I (3) (IH) Variable Title One literature course is required of regular and teaching majors. Prerequisite: 3160. FL 4630. Survey of Literature II (3) (IH) Variable Title One literature course is required of regular and teaching majors. Prerequisite: 3160. FL 4690. Special Topics in Literature (3) (IH) Variable Title Detailed analysis of a particular body of literature. For students whose proficiency in the target language is at least Intermediate High. May be repeated under different titles. Prerequisite: 3160. FL 4710. Business Language II (3) (IM) Advanced Business Language and Pradices. Required of all commercial majors. FL 4740. Translation/Interpreting II (3) (IH) Advanced translation and practice in oral (simultaneous) interpreting of non-fidion texts. Emphasis will be on the stylistic, syntactic, cultural, lexical, and terminological problems. FL 4830. Directed Readings (1-3) (IH) FL 4850. Study Abroad (1-6) (A) Language and culture studies for students whose language proficiency is Advanced or Superior. All tasks are performed in the target language. Prior travel experience does not apply. FL 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) (minimal proficiency level varies with content) Consult the dass schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. FL 4960. Senior Seminar and Thesis (3) (IH) FL 4990. Senior Assessment (.5) Required of all majors during thdr senior year. Students will assemble a portfolio with a representation of their work in the foreign language. Speaking skills will also be evaluated. Must be completed before graduation clearance. DEPARTMENT Performing Arts Chain Dr. Lawrence Dooley Location: BC331 Telephone Contact: Georgene Ady 801-626-6437 Professors: Tracy Callahan, James Christian, David Feller, Mark Henderson, Donald Keipp, Joanne Lawrence, Michael Palumbo, Thomas Root, Erik Stem, Van Tinkham, Shi-Hwa Wang, Ronald Wooden, Yu-Jane Yang, Catherine Zublin; Associate Professors: Karen Brookens, Lawrence Dooley, Thomas Priest, Amanda Sowerby; Assistant Professors: David Akombo, Carey Campbell, Viktor Uzur, Ralph van der Beek I he Department of Performing Arts program at Weber State is based on five primary purposes: 1) to devdop aesthetically aware and artistically discriminating citizens; 2) to provide opportunities for all students to partidpate in creative, artistic experiences and to encourage community members to participate in the performing arts; 3) to develop artistic competence and sensitivity; 4) to provide for career development in the arts through the preparation of teachers, performing artists, scholars, and technical spedalists; and 5) to expose students and community to dassic and contemporary works in all genres of the performing arts and to continue to provide the finest possible performances in the arts. The department's degree programs prepare students for professional careers in teaching and performance as well as in technical specialties while providing the liberal arts background necessary for graduate study. In the department's Performing Arts Series, students and faculty participate in professionally produced dance, musical, and theatrical events. Dance Area I he primary goals of the Dance area of the Department of Performing Arts are: 1) To develop aesthetically aware and artistically discriminating dtizens; 2) To promote cultural understanding of ourselves and others through the study of dance; 3) To encourage appreciation of dance through critical thinking. 4) To engage the community in a range of dance experiences; 5) To foster an understanding of and engagement in the creative process through dance performance, improvisation, choreography, pedagogical studies, technology, and collaborative endeavors; 6) To provide the guidance, dass work, and experience necessary to prepare teachers, performing artists, and scholars; 7) To prepare students for careers or advanced study that require creativity, collaboration, and an understanding of the human experience as explored in the study of dance; 8) To provide rigorous dance training. Dance majors follow a program based on growth beginning with foundational theory courses, technique courses appropriate to each dancer's ability, and a culminating senior project. A Dance Education major is offered for students who wish to focus their education in the knowledge and understanding of dance education in relation to secondary education. This major focuses on pedagogy, choreography, history, and performance and prepares students as teachers of dance in public sedor, private sector, and non-profit environments. Two departmental minors are offered: 1) Dance: Performance and Choreography; and 2) Dance Teaching. Dance minors follow a program that provides for study in technique, creative and theoretical coursework. A minimum of dghteen (18) credit hours (GPA of 2.25 or better) must be completed in the Dance Area courses. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Engaged Learning S Interdisciplinary OUR/CBL HNRS BIS LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science S Technology AUSV/ATTC CEET CS MFET/ETM MET CMT DGET ENGR IDT SST TBE Arts S Humanities MENG COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business SEcon MBA MACC/ACTG BSAD FIN MGMT MKTG SCM ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MSAT MED CHF ATHL/AT HLTH/NUTR PE/PEP/REC EDUC Heaifh Professions MHA MSN CLS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM NRSG RADT DMS/NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS/ASTR ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS/PHIL PSY SW/GERT SOC/ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2009 - 2010 Catalog