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Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach languages and literature courses in languages other than English. Includes teachers of American Sign Language (ASL). Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
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- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as how to speak and write a foreign language and the cultural aspects of areas where a particular language is used.
- Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in scholarly journals, books, or electronic media.
- Keep abreast of developments in their field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional organizations and activities.
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
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Skills to explore
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Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
2019-08
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
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Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
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Learning Strategies
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
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Instructing
Teaching others how to do something.
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Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
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Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
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Judgment and Decision Making
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
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Source preparation category: Job Zone 5 of 5 · 2019-08. This category describes typical preparation, not your eligibility.
Related study fields
Source crosswalk connections are research leads, not required qualifications.
Foreign Language Teacher Education →
French Language Teacher Education →
German Language Teacher Education →
Spanish Language Teacher Education →
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General →
Language Interpretation and Translation →
African Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics →
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General →
Chinese Language and Literature →
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O*NET-SOC code 25-1124.00 · Database 31.0 · Retrieved Oct 14, 2026. Dates on individual observations describe their source periods.
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