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Nov 29, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
World Languages Major, B.A. with K-12 World Languages Teacher Licensure Concentration
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World Languages Major Option I and Option II with K-12 World Languages Teacher Licensure Concentration
Degree-seeking candidates who wish to obtain Colorado licensure for K-12 World Languages must earn a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in World Languages. Candidates must complete either Option I or Option II of this major with a primary language of French or Spanish. The curriculum focuses on the current Colorado content standards for teachers of World Languages and prepares licensure candidates to pass the required content test.
Student Outcomes
- Demonstrate appropriate level of language proficiency in all areas of communication, with a strong emphasis on oral communication.
- Demonstrate understanding of the numerous areas of language studies, including cultures, linguistics, and literatures.
- Apply skills and knowledge from language studies to other disciplines, such as literacy and mathematics, particularly in field experiences and during student teaching.
- Demonstrate understanding of language acquisition and implement this knowledge during student teaching through the development of learning environments that are linguistically and culturally rich.
- Demonstrate an understanding of child and adolescent development, context of instruction, learners’ social and emotional needs, and individual differences. Apply this knowledge during student teaching to create inclusive, supportive learning environments that enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the standards for language learning issued by national organization, state of Colorado, and school district. Standards are used during student teaching to inform proficiency targets for learners, pedagogical choices, and materials development.
- Develop assessments of learners’ communication skills and understanding of cultural and literary products, practices, and perspectives. Analyze results of assessments to modify instructional practice to meet learners’ needs, and report assessment results to stakeholders.
- Engage in professional development activities to reflect on practice of language teaching as well as to continuously improve their own linguistic, cultural, and pedagogical competence.
- Advocate for the role and value of language learning as a means to prepare students to interact in a global community and become lifelong learners.
- Use reflection and inquiry to ensure the responsibilities of student teaching are executed with ethical conduct, professionalism, and leadership for the benefit of students, colleagues, and all stakeholders.
Outcomes based on: American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. (2015). ACTFL/CAEP program standards for the preparation of foreign language teachers.
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General Degree Requirements
To earn a degree, students must satisfy all requirements in each of the four areas below, in addition to their individual major requirements.
Program Requirements
- A total of 120 semester hours are required for graduation.
- A grade of C- or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the bachelor’s degree and teacher licensure. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.
- This program is defined as an extended major .
General Studies Requirements: 33 credits
Students should consult the General Studies Requirements for a list of courses that fulfill the General Studies Requirements for degree completion.
- Written Communication (6 credits)
- Oral Communication (3 credits)
- Quantitative Literacy (3 credits)
- Arts and Humanities (6 credits)
- Historical (3 credits)
- Natural and Physical Sciences (6 credits)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)
- Global Diversity (0 or 3 credits**)
** Students will fulfill the global diversity requirement by taking an approved course within one of the following categories: arts and humanities; historical; natural and physical sciences; or social and behavioral sciences.
Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Requirement: 0 or 3 credits
- Students should consult the Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Graduation Requirement for a list of courses that fulfill the ESSJ Requirement for degree completion.
- Many programs include courses that meet this requirement (see below for recommended courses which are also part of the degree program). Students should consult with their advisor to determine what program courses may fulfill this requirement.
World Language Sequence Options
Option I - French Concentration with K-12 Licensure: 43 credits
French Concentration Courses
Option II - French Concentration with K-12 Licensure and a Second Language: 58-59 credits
Students must take the French core courses and select German, Italian, Japanese, or Spanish for a second language.
Option II - French Core: 40 credits
Option II - Second Language: 18-19 credits
Select a second language below.
Option I - Spanish Concentration with K-12 Licensure: 43 credits
Spanish Concentration Courses
Option II - Spanish Concentration with K-12 Licensure and Second Language: 58-59 credits
Students must take the Spanish Core courses and select French, German, Italian, or Japanese for a second language.
Option II - Spanish Core: 40 credits
Option II - Second Language: 18-19 credits
Select a second language below.
Foundation and Methods for K-12 Education: 28 credits
Senior Experience: 12 credits
Student Teaching offers an essential conclusion to this degree program. Typically, students should register for 12 credits of EDS 4290 in their final semester. Students who register for only 6 credits of EDS 4290 should also register for 6 credits of CLD 4590 Culturally and Linguistically Diverse: ESL Student Teaching and Seminar.
Summary of Requirements
| Option I Summary |
| General Studies Requirements |
33 credits |
| ESSJ Requirement |
0-3 credits |
| French or Spanish Option I Major |
43 credits |
| Foundation and Methods for K-12 Education |
28 credits |
| Senior Experience |
12 credits |
| Unrestricted Electives |
1-10 credits |
| World Languages Option I Major, B.A. with K-12 World Languages Licensure |
120 credits |
| Option II Summary |
| General Studies Requirements |
33 credits |
| ESSJ Requirement |
0-3 credits |
| French or Spanish Option II Major Core |
40 credits |
| Option II Second Language |
18-19 credits |
| Foundation and Methods for K-12 Education |
28 credits |
| Senior Experience |
12 credits |
| World Languages Option II Major, B.A. with K-12 World Languages Licensure |
Minimum of 125 credits |
Required courses for the major may also count for General Studies and ESSJ requirements, so the total credits listed may be greater than the number required to complete the degree. Therefore, it is important that you work with your advisor to make sure you are meeting requirements for your degree.
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