Mission Statement: Foreign Language Education

The purpose of the P-12 program in foreign language education is to prepare caring, knowledgeable, reflective practitioners who demonstrate proficiency in the target language, in current theories of human development, in learning strategies and in second language acquisition. In addition, pre-service practitioners will be versed in various approaches to teaching foreign and/or second languages, including the appropriate use of technology to enhance instruction.

The program is based upon the conviction that without a theoretical base there is no truly effective practice. Pre-service teachers will enroll in courses in the history, civilization, culture, literature, and grammar as well as field work and professional education grounded in the National Standards for Foreign Languages (the 5 Cs) to enable them to teach at all grade levels across the P-12 spectrum.

Teacher Certification in Foreign Languages is provided through the B.A. major in Modern Language & Culture with a concentration in teacher certification in either French or Spanish:

Graduates of the program are professional learning facilitators who model good teaching and good learning strategies. In the proud tradition of Kennesaw State University, they are committed to life-long learning as they continue to achieve their personal and professional goals.