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TOPICS IN TEACHING AFRICAN LANGUAGES

AFRICAN 703
Course Description

Theories and teaching methodologies for second language acquisition plus practical classroom techniques for teaching and directing programs in African languages.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

1

Offered

Fall

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