Università Roma Tre

The teaching of Teaching of modern languages is part of the basic training activities of "General and Applied Philology and Linguistics" of the degree course in Languages and Language Mediation-Cultural, specifically the activities aimed at providing a basic training in the methods and tools of analysis and reflection proper to the teaching of languages.
The course aims to provide:
Knowledge of the phenomena that characterize the process of language acquisition (first, second and foreign), with particular attention to the linguistic aspects related to the acquisition sequences and the development of usability: variability, systematization and factors internal and external to the individual that affect the acquisition path.
Knowledge of the characteristics of the interaction between native speaker and non-native speaker, and its impact on the acquisition of L2: changes and negotiation of input, role of output and feedback.
Knowledge development process of the competence of use of a foreign language, with attention to the role of context, input, as well as the learning strategies involved.
Knowledge of language skills development processes, through examples of the various languages taught at the Department and in Italian schools, including Italian for foreigners.
Development of metalinguistic reflection, in a transversal way, with particular emphasis on the comparison between languages and the enhancement of the linguistic repertoire of learners.
Knowledge of the role of teaching in language learning, with particular reference to the main teaching methodologies developed in research, to optimize and enhance learning processes, including through the use of new digital technologies.
Expected learning outcomes: students will learn about research on spontaneous and guided learning of foreign languages and aspects related.