FACULTY: Breen, Bullion-Mears, Hewlett-Gomez, Lynch, McCauley, Price, Robbins, Schmidt, Swicegood, Warner
Students seeking certification in bilingual education should complete the Spanish specialization and take the following courses:
BSL 233, BSL 236, BSL 430, BSL 477, BSL 478, and BSL 437 (optional).
Students seeking elementary certification may choose English/ESL/Culture Composite Specialization. The following courses are required: ENG 336, ENG 338, ENG 372 or 373, ENG 431, RDG 235 or 285, BSL 233, BSL 236, BSL 478, HIS 382 or 393, and 6 hours of SPN, FRN or GER.
Students seeking secondary certification may choose the English/ESL/Culture Composite Specialization. The following courses are required: ENG 336, ENG 431, ENG 372 or 373, 6 hours advanced ENG, RDG 235 or RDG 285, BSL 233, BSL 236, BSL 478, HIS 382 or 393, SPN, FRN or GER 263 and 264.
NOTE: Due to changing Texas Certification frameworks, a student should consult an advisor regularly to determine how degree programs may be affected.
*BSL 233 FOUNDATIONS OF BILINGUAL EDUCATION AND ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAM. This course examines the evolution, rationale, legislation, philosophy, goals and objectives of bilingual education and English as a second language programs. This course examines the international, national, state, and regional perspectives and social attitudes toward the implementation of second language programs. This course also examines the theories and philosophies related to second language learning and program development. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Credit 3.
BSL 236 MULTICULTURAL INFLUENCES ON LEARNING. This course examines the rich cultural heritage of the United States and their influences on learning. Linguistic dialects, cultural patterns, practices and contributions of various cultural groups are studied in their relation to the educational process. Particular emphasis is given to the cultural groups in the Southwest. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Credit 3.
BSL 430 LANGUAGE LEARNING AND LITERACY DEVELOPMENT IN MULTILINGUAL STUDENTS. This course provides an intensive study of the theories of language learning and literacy development for students learning English. Processes and strategies on the development of oral language and reading in the primary language, in particular Spanish, and transitions into English reading are emphasized. Correlations between the fundamental concepts and principles of reading and learning a second language are emphasized. Spanish is often used to teach this course. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Credit 3.
*BSL 437 SPANISH FLUENCY IN THE CLASSROOM. This course is designed for persons interested in aching in a Spanish instructional environment. Terminology specific to the instructional process, curriculum, and community is emphasized. Linguistic and cultural comparisons among different Spanish dialects represented in Texas are examined. The course is taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: Admission to educator preparation program required, field experiences in PK-12 public schools included in this course. Credit 3.
*BSL 475 INDIVIDUAL PROBLEMS IN BILINGUAL EDUCATION AND ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGAUGE PROGRAMS. This course is designed for persons interested in enhancing educational principles related to current bilingual and English as a second language issues. This course would address specific topics for independent study related to second language learning, methodologies, curriculum, instruction, evaluation, parent/community involvement, program design and field experiences. Credit 3.
BSL 477 CURRICULUM IN BILINGUAL AND SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAMS. This course identifies appropriate curricula and teaching strategies to teach reading, language arts, mathematics, science and social studies to second language learners. Principles of current content area curriculum and instructional theory as related to language learning in a bilingual classroom are studied. Spanish is often used to teach this course. Prerequisite: Junior Standing Credit 3.
BSL 478 TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE. The course identifies current instructional methods and approaches to teach English as a second language to nonnative speakers of English beginning at the early childhood level through adult. Principles and concepts of second language learning, linguistic contrasts between English and other languages, and the instructional processes are emphasized. Prerequisite: Junior Standing. Credit 3.
BSL 488 STUDENT TEACHING IN A BILINGUAL OR ESL CLASSROOM. The student is assigned to student teaching in a bilingual and elementary classroom fulltime for twelve weeks. The student is assigned to student teaching in an English as a second language classroom or period full-time at the elementary or secondary level for six weeks or one-half day for twelve weeks. Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching program. Credit 3.
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