Master of Education - World Language Education - Japanese

Program Description

Find new ways to develop students and their appreciation for world languages, knowledge of intercultural understandings and desire to become global citizens. With the World Language Education (MA/MEd) degree, Students will incorporate theory and research into hands-on, technology-rich, instructional practices that actualize language learning in real-life situations.

​Students will be able to:

• Understand and apply theoretical foundations of world language education to develop sound instruction and teaching approaches for world language learners.
• Integrate theory and research on second language acquisition into praxis for world language learners.
• Evaluate and understand history and policies of world language education and how historical and policy context affect the education of world language learners.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of various assessment issues that affect world language learners, such as accountability, reliability, validity, bias, special education testing, language proficiency, language supports, and accommodations.
• Understand and apply world language education (ACTFL) standards in unit/lesson planning and instruction.