Foreign Language Teacher Preparation Minor

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Affiliation: Interdisciplinary Studies

The interdisciplinary minor in Foreign Language Teacher Preparation provides initial training for Classical and Modern Language students who want to explore teaching languages but who do not seek K-12 teacher certification. The minor emphasizes linguistic knowledge (how languages work), educational theory (how people learn), with advanced written and oral skills in the target language. It also features a high impact learning experience related to language and culture. [NOTE: Completion of this minor does not result in teaching certification.]

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:

A 2.00 GPA in minor requirements.
At least nine hours of the program requirements must be completed at Truman State University.
A maximum of two courses (4-8 credit hours) may double count for this minor and any major.
No grade of ‘D’ will be accepted toward the Foreign Language Teacher Preparation minor.

Program Requirements

This minor requires the successful completion of 18-21 credit hours as described below.

Select one high impact experience (2-3 credits):

CML 200 - Service Learning Experience Credit(s): 1-3
Study Abroad in program featuring target language
CML 451 - Internship for Classical and Modern Languages Credit(s): 0 to 12 AND CML 452 - Evaluation and Analysis of Internship Credits: 1 to 3
Analysis of Internship (with committee approval)

Note:

* ED 393 - Clinical Experiences in Teaching and ED 394 - Experiences in Classroom Teaching must be taken together; for ED 394, the field experience placement and supervision is to be arranged, monitored and evaluated by CML rather than ED.

Foreign Language Teacher Preparation Minor

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:

Program Requirements

Two required courses (6-7 credits):

Select two of the following courses (7-8 credits):

Select one course in target language (3 credits):

Select one high impact experience (2-3 credits):

Note: