Foreign Language instruction and the acquisition of professional skills.
Subject Area
Foreign Language Pedagogy
Abstract
Depending on the type of higher education institutions, the emphasis on Foreign Language instruction is constantly changing and in some cases, even decreasing. More and more funds are relocated to support new programs which promise to provide students with professional skills such as; problem solving, critical thinking, verbal communication, writing, analytical, interpersonal, to name a few. These skills are certainly needed for the 21st century graduates. This presentation will provide specific examples to demonstrate how Foreign Language instruction is also working towards the presentation and development of important professional skills.
Keywords
Foreign Language Pedagogy, FL curriculum, Special Topics
Location
Room 217
Presentation Year
2018
Start Date
4-5-2018 3:45 PM
Embargo
11-30-2017
Recommended Citation
Palacios, Fernando, "Foreign Language instruction and the acquisition of professional skills." (2018). South East Coastal Conference on Languages & Literatures (SECCLL). 27.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/seccll/2018/2018/27
Foreign Language instruction and the acquisition of professional skills.
Room 217
Depending on the type of higher education institutions, the emphasis on Foreign Language instruction is constantly changing and in some cases, even decreasing. More and more funds are relocated to support new programs which promise to provide students with professional skills such as; problem solving, critical thinking, verbal communication, writing, analytical, interpersonal, to name a few. These skills are certainly needed for the 21st century graduates. This presentation will provide specific examples to demonstrate how Foreign Language instruction is also working towards the presentation and development of important professional skills.
