The Language Acquisition Resource Center (LARC) at the College of Arts & Letters at San Diego State University (SDSU) fosters effective teaching and learning of world languages locally, regionally, and nationally. LARC pursues this through initiatives involving research-based design and delivery of language and culture programs, teacher professionalization, and assessment.
We believe:
- Less commonly taught languages are an integral part of world languages education; Language teaching and learning are fundamental activities to a globally engaged and culturally aware society;
- Teacher professionalization and reflective best practices in language education are of utmost importance for instructors;
- Meaningful community engagement is essential to the work of SDSU, LARC, and all institutions of higher education; Articulation between K-12 and postsecondary education is vital for the development of professionals ready to contribute on an international scale.
SDSU-LARC currently conducts four federally projects: running intensive language training courses for the US military and professional development courses for K-16 world languages teachers.