Spanish
Offered at IU Indianapolis by School of Liberal Arts.
About
The Master of Arts in Teaching Spanish program is designed specifically for teachers or future teachers of Spanish.
This M.A.T. degree program offers graduate-level coursework in the Spanish language, Hispanic cultures, teaching methodology, applied linguistics, and Hispanic art and literature. It provides for the professional development of Spanish teachers through the improvement of their language and teaching skills, and it aims toward career advancement.
The course of study is intended to equip students with knowledge of theories of second-language acquisition and effective methods of teaching, as well as the main cultural manifestations of the language in literature.
Students will understand the relationship between language and society in the Spanish-speaking world and the connections between language studies (language, literature, culture, and translation/interpreting) and other disciplines, and they will be able to apply their knowledge of the language system and culture to function effectively as teaching professionals.
Graduates of the program will in turn contribute to better teaching of Spanish in schools, improving the language skills and cultural awareness of students who study Spanish.