Foreign Language Teaching
Curricula Preparatory to Teach Foreign Languages
- Prerequisite to application to the Teaching program: GPA of 2.5 in all foreign language content courses in the major.
- In order to remain in good standing in this program and be recommended for licensure, candidates are required to maintain UIUC, cumulative, content area, and professional education, grade-point averages of 2.5 (A+= 4.0). Candidates should consult their advisor or the Council on Teacher Education for the list of courses used to compute these grade-point averages.
Illinois law requires all candidates for licensure in World Languages pass the appropriate language content-area test prior to student teaching, and receive a minimum score of “intermediate high” on an oral proficiency test in their content major language prior to licensure. - Departmental distinction: To be eligible for departmental distinction, a student must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0, display exceptional teaching ability, and complete an approved project or series of projects. Consult the Spanish departmental advisor for details.
- General education: Students must complete the Campus General Education requirements including the campus general education language requirement.
- Minimum required major and supporting course work: Minimum required course work normally equates to 33-36 hours in Teaching Area of Concentration and 33 hours of professional education courses.
Code | Title | Hours |
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FLTE 471 | Introduction to Second Language Teaching | 4 |
FLTE 475 | Learning to Teach World Language | 4 |
FLTE 478 | Secondary World Language Teaching (In the fall semester, students enroll for 3 hours. In the spring semester, students enroll for 1 hour) | 3/1 |
EPOL 201 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
EPSY 201 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
SPED 405 | General Educator's Role in Special Education | 3 |
EDPR 442 | Educational Practice in Secondary Education | 12 |
Total Hours | 33 |
Curricula Preparatory to Teach Foreign Languages
Contact the Foreign Language Teacher Education Program for information: https://flte.illinois.edu/