Foreign Language Didactics at Cadi Ayyad University. How the University Language Center will enhance Students' Foreign Language Skills

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Statement of the problem and objectives
• Structure of the study
• CHAPTER 1: REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE
• Foreign language didactics
• Key concepts
• Foreign Language Didactics and Pedagogy
• Foreign Language Learning and Acquisition
• Approach, method and techniques
• Overview of major FL teaching methods and approaches
• The grammar-translation method
• The Direct Method
• The Audio-lingual Method
• The Cognitive Approach
• Communicative language teaching
• Eclecticism
• Summary
• Foreign Language Didactics at Cadi Ayyad university
• The methods adopted by the university language teachers
• The challenges
• Cadi Ayyad University Language Center
• How the Center is expected to enhance language learning
• Two model university centers
• The Stanford University Language Center
• University of Cambridge Language Center
• Conclusion
• CHAPTER 2: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This research paper aims to investigate the field of foreign language didactics within the context of Cadi Ayyad University, specifically analyzing the needs of students in foreign languages and proposing practical strategies for the university's Language Center to enhance their language skills. The research is conducted through questionnaires administered to a sample of students.

• Foreign language didactics and its application in the university setting
• Assessment of students' foreign language proficiency and learning needs
• Development and implementation of effective strategies for enhancing foreign language skills
• The role of the Language Center in facilitating language learning
• Examination of successful models of university language centers

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter 1 provides a comprehensive review of the literature on foreign language didactics, exploring key concepts, theories, and approaches to language teaching. It examines the application of these principles within the context of Cadi Ayyad University, analyzing existing teaching methods and challenges faced by students and faculty. The chapter concludes by outlining the anticipated role of the university's Language Center in enhancing language skills.

Chapter 2 delves into the research methodology employed in the study, focusing on the design and implementation of the questionnaire survey. It discusses the sample selection, data collection procedures, and statistical analysis methods utilized to analyze the gathered information.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The research focuses on key terms and concepts related to foreign language didactics, university language centers, student needs, and effective strategies for enhancing language skills. Key terms include Cadi Ayyad University, Language Center Project, foreign language didactics, language skills, students' needs, and practical strategies.