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 Illinois, 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.

Course List
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