Spanish didactics

lesp2041  2025-2026  Louvain-la-Neuve

Spanish didactics
5.00 credits
30.0 h + 30.0 h
Q1 and Q2
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Teacher(s)
Marsily Aurélie;
Language
Spanish
Prerequisites
Competence in Spanish at the B2+level.
Main themes
Following a historical overview of Spanish teaching methodologies, the course will offer an in-depth reflexion concerning Spanish language teaching practices, particularly in the context of the French-speaking community of Belgium. The analysis of textbooks and other materials used in Spanish as a foreign language teaching will enable the students to address issues such as the definition of the level (cf. Common European Framework of Reference), the question of the standard language, the structure of the teaching unit, the diversity of exercises with regard to the four basic language competences, the use of digital tools (including generative artificial intelligence) for learning, and the question of assessment.  
Through concrete case studies, students will be brought to develop their communicative skills in a variety of teaching contexts. They will also be encouraged to adopt the role of teacher-researcher in order to promote their reflective skills.  
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

  1. Understand, explain and illustrate the links between theories, recent research findings on foreign language learning, and different teaching methods.  
  2. Analyse and evaluate the quality and relevance of various types of teaching resources and tools (e.g. textbooks, tests, digital tools), taking into account a variety of contexts and learning objectives.  
  3. Formulate learning objectives, design teaching tasks and assessments of various types in line with the reference frameworks and programmes in FWB, taking account of theories and scientific research in the field. based on the reference frameworks (FWB).   
  4. Develop diversified sequences adapted to the skills targeted in specific contexts 
  5. Developing a reflective analysis of one's own teaching output and practices in order to enhance one's skills and adopt the role of teacher-researcher (lifelong learning). 
  6. Collaborate effectively with (future) teacher colleagues and other stakeholders in the educational community to design, implement and evaluate practices, while contributing to the development of an inclusive and caring learning environment. 
  7. Demonstrate an excellent command of the target language and use a linguistic repertoire adapted to the needs of different classroom situations (interaction management, correction, explanations) and different teaching contexts, at C1 level.   
 
Content
The course combines theoretical and practical sessions:
1. Theoretical sessions (lectures)
They offer a reflection on the major historical and methodological trends in the teaching of Spanish as a foreign language (ELE), as well as on the main reference frameworks: the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles Modern Languages Framework, and the Instituto Cervantes Plan Curricular del Instituto Cervantes (PCIC).
Students will be expected to critically analyse textbooks and other teaching resources, focusing on their structure, objectives, the diversity of proposed activities, and their alignment with the targeted competencies.
The course will also cover:
  • communication strategies and their integration into teaching;
  • the use of educational platforms, corpora, and reliable assessment tools;
  • differentiated approaches, flipped learning, and the creation of inclusive environments in the context of teaching Spanish as a foreign language;
  • the teaching of pragmatics and intercultural competence;
  • the teaching of Spanish for Specific Purposes (ESP).
2. Practical sessions
Students will:
  • design and analyse the structure and content of sample teaching units;
  • develop their oral production and interaction skills in classroom contexts;
  • consolidate their language proficiency in authentic and professional situations.
Evaluation methods
Assessment is continuous and consists of the following:
  • 20% – Practical teaching exercise in pairs: participation in practical sessions and conducting classroom activities. Under Article 72 of the General Regulations on Studies and Exams, the course instructor may propose to the board that a student who has not attended at least 7 of the 10 classroom interaction and teaching practice sessions and 9 of the 13 lecture sessions be denied registration for the June and September examination periods.
  • 30% – Creation of a podcast on a topic related to the didactics or teaching of Spanish as a foreign language. Guidelines are available on Moodle.
  • 50% – Written assignment related to teaching practice. Guidelines are available on Moodle.
Failure to present any of the three components will result in a grade of zero for the entire course. In the August session, only the components not previously passed must be retaken. The assessment is entirely in Spanish.
The assessment also includes participation in a didactics-related training of your choice or in two webinars on the didactics of Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE) (a copy of the certificate must be attached to your final assignment).
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
If generative AI tools are used, they must be used responsibly and in accordance with academic and scientific integrity standards. The use of AI must always be acknowledged, and sources must be cited. Using AI in tasks where it is explicitly prohibited will be considered an act of academic fraud.
Faculty or entity
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