(3 semester hours) (SPRING)
Students successfully completing this course will be able to design and
manage a language development program. Students will conduct and interpret
sociolinguistic research in order to identify the key national and local
factors most likely to influence a language development program for a
linguistic community. Students will demonstrate mastery of the strategic
planning procedures taught during the class including setting goals, strategies
(with rationale), objectives, activities and evaluation measures, by stating
long-range program goals and designing tentative, short-term (1-2 years)
language development plans appropriate to local language project needs.
The course will highlight fundamental management skills crucial for partnering
with any sponsoring agencies and the local community with attention given
to training local citizens for greater involvement in language development
program activities.