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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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24 tasks20 core, 4 supplemental
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Code
25-1124.00SOC 2018: 25-1124

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  1. Task 1. Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.Core taskTask 6335Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2019
  2. Task 2. Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.Core taskTask 6337Rated by 71 people who do the job, August 2019
  3. Task 3. Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.Core taskTask 6334Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2019
  4. Task 4. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.Core taskTask 6336Rated by 71 people who do the job, August 2019
  5. Task 5. 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.Core taskTask 6340Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2019
  6. Task 6. Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in scholarly journals, books, or electronic media.Core taskTask 6345Rated by 71 people who do the job, August 2019
  7. Task 7. Keep abreast of developments in their field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional organizations and activities.Core taskTask 6343Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2019
  8. Task 8. Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.Core taskTask 6338Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2019
  9. Task 9. Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.Core taskTask 6341Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2019
  10. Task 10. Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.Core taskTask 6339Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2019
  11. Task 11. Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.Core taskTask 6342Rated by 71 people who do the job, August 2019
  12. Task 12. Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.Core taskTask 6344Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2019
  13. Task 13. Write letters of recommendation for students.Core taskTask 21131Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2019
  14. Task 14. Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.Core taskTask 6346Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2019
  15. Task 15. Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.Core taskTask 6347Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2019
  16. Task 16. Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.Core taskTask 6352Rated by 71 people who do the job, August 2019
  17. Task 17. Organize and direct study abroad programs.Core taskTask 20100Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2019
  18. Task 18. Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.Core taskTask 6348Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2019
  19. Task 19. Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.Core taskTask 6349Rated by 71 people who do the job, August 2019
  20. Task 20. Participate in campus and community events.Core taskTask 6350Rated by 71 people who do the job, August 2019
  21. Task 21. Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.Supplemental taskTask 6353Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2019
  22. Task 22. Develop and maintain Web pages for teaching-related purposes.Supplemental taskTask 20099Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2019
  23. Task 23. Act as advisers to student organizations.Supplemental taskTask 6351Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2019
  24. Task 24. Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.Supplemental taskTask 6354Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2019

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  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 25-1124
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