Bilingual/Bicultural & ESL
Bilingual/bicultural licenses and English as a second language licenses are consistently categorized as ‘shortage areas’ by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (as well as many other states). This means there are many open positions that need to be filled in order to meet the needs of K-12 bilingual and multilingual learners in our schools.
Program at a Glance
COURSES TAKEN BY ALL STUDENTS IN BBE/ESL MINOR:
|
CIGENRL 350/550 (3 cr) Introduction to Bilingual/Bicultural Education and ESL prerequisite: none |
|
CIGENRL 310/510 (3 cr) Survey of Educational Linguistics prerequisite: none |
|
CIGENRL 320/520 (3 cr) Theories for Developing Languages and Literacies prerequisite: CIGENRL 310/510 |
|
CIGENRL 330/530 (3 cr) Pedagogical Translanguaging Across Content Areas prerequisite: CIGENRL 310/510 |
|
CIGENRL 354/554 (3 cr) Critical Issues in Linguistically and Culturally Sustaining Education prerequisite: CIGENRL 350/550 |
|
CIGENRL 403/603 (3 cr) Multilingual Teaching Methods prerequisite: CIGENRL 310, 320, 350 |
|
CIGENRL 410/710 (1 cr) Language Teacher Advocacy and Communities of Praxis prerequisite: admission to professional ed |
|
CIFLD 406 (elementary) (2 cr) OR CIFLD 408 (middle/high school) (2 cr) BBE/ESL pre-student teaching prerequisite: CIGENRL 403 or consent of instructor |
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Language:
- Evidence of competence in another language (for those pursuing BBE + ESL licenses): Language competence is demonstrated by oral and written proficiency in an additional language at the ACTFL level of Advanced-Low or higher. Click here for test information.
- Exposure to another language requirement (for those pursuing ESL licensure only): Complete the equivalent of three semesters of university-level courses (through 251 level at UW-Whitewater) in one world language, or, students may choose from a menu of other options to meet the requirement.
Other:
- RACEETH 380 or SPAN 373/LATINX 373 or other approved course (for those pursuing BBE + ESL licenses): This 3-credit course is in addition to the 21 credits required for those only pursuing the ESL license.
- Professional development requirement (for all students in the BBE/ESL minor): Attend at least a one-day professional conference or event related to multilingual learners before student teaching. Write a reflection that documents attendance, summarizes sessions attended, and reflects on learning.
- GPA: Minimum GPA of 3.0 in BBE/ESL courses and a cumulative GPA 2.75 in all post-secondary courses.