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.
- To remain in good standing in this program and be recommended for licensure, candidates are required to maintain a cumulative grade-point average of 2.5 (A = 4.0).
- Illinois law requires World Language licensure candidates to pass the relevant language content-area test and score at least Intermediate High on an oral proficiency test in their content major language before 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.