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Bilingual/English as a Second Language Minor

Administered by the Department of Literacy, Language, and Special Populations within the College of Education. The minor in Bilingual/E.S.L. provides students the opportunity to develop an understanding of the role of language in society, how an individual functions in a society where his/her primary language is not the primary language of the society, and how a second language is acquired. This understanding is useful for those working in a bilingual or E.S.L. classroom, workplace or social service organization. It also provides the individual with insight into the bilingual society of the Southwestern United States.

Minor Requirements

The total semester hours required for the minor in Bilingual/ESL is 18. At least 9 of the credit hours must be at the upper level.

Required Courses

EDUC 4329First And Second Language Acquisition

3
Or
CHLD 4329First And Second Language Acquisition

3
 
EDUC 4362Foundations of Bilingualism and Multiculturalism

3
Total Credit Hours:6

Choose one course from the following:

ENGL 3371The English Language

3
ENGL 3372English Grammar

3
Total Credit Hours:3

Choose three courses from the following:

EDUC 4315, EDUC 4317, EDUC 4336, and EDUC 4363: A student must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program before enrolling in any course.

EDUC 4363 and SPAN 3311: These courses require proficiency in Spanish. See the course descriptions for pre-requisites.

EDUC 4315Cognition And Biliteracy

3
EDUC 4317Sec Lang Acquisition Principles EC-6

3
EDUC 4336Issues In Multilingualism

3
EDUC 4363Methods of Teaching in the Bilingual Classroom

3
ENGL 3306American Multicultural Fiction

3
ENGL 3371The English Language

3
ENGL 3372English Grammar

3
PSYC 3341Child/Adolescent Psychology

3
PSYC 3344Life-Span Psychology

3
SOCI 4320Social Stratification

3
SPAN 3311Practical Spanish and Translation

3
Total Credit Hours:9

ENGL 3371 and ENGL 3372: If not taken to fulfill another requirement.