In this class concepts, theories and trends of applied linguistics to the teaching of Spanish as a foreign language are going to analyzed in the target language. Some theories in language acquisition are going to be examined closely. Interlanguage studies. The relationship between input, interaction and intake (mother tongue, foreign talk). Communication strategies. Personal features that affect foreign language acquisition. Learning and communication strategies (L2 and the use of strategies). Different studies of courtesy in the Hispanic World.( La Cortesia y la cortesia verbal codificada y cortesia verbal interpretada en la conversacion Cortesia en el mundo Hispano. Turn taking in conversation , the grammar of echo. Distance learning and the study of spanish. Curriculum design. A new approach to Grammar in Spanish? Focus on form. Bibliography GRIFFIN, Kim (2005). Conceptos básicos de la lingüística aplicada a la enseñanza del español como 2/L. Madrid, Arco Libros, Colección "Manuales de formación de profesores de español como segunda lengua".

Readings will be drawn from a wide variety of published and on-line materials. Requirements include a take –home mid term, class presentations, quizzes, final test and regular participation in class discussions