Spanish didactics

lesp2041  2025-2026  Louvain-la-Neuve

Spanish didactics
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5.00 credits
30.0 h + 30.0 h
Q1 and Q2
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.   
 
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