Teaching and Mentoring in the Languages
The 'teaching and mentoring' focal study is a practical and theoretical study that presents students with a variety of options to better understand, explore and develop teaching and mentoring skills, as well as acquire self-confidence and develop an engaging presence in front of an audience.
Instructions for Focal Study 1
Complete at least three courses and a minimum of 10 credits. No more than two of these courses may have the same disciplinary prefix.
Complete at least one course from each cluster, at least 4 credits from the first cluster and at least 4 credits of foreign language at the 200-level or higher from the second cluster.
| First Cluster (complete 4 credits) | ||
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 372 | The Ecuadorian Experience: Language, Culture, and Education | 2 credits |
| HUM 300 | Mentoring in the Humanities | 4 credits |
| CIV 105 | Introduction to Civic Engagement | 2 credits |
| WORL 325 | Mentoring and Tutoring in the Languages | 2 credits |
| WORL 365 | Teaching Languages & Culture in Elem School | 4 credits |
| Second Cluster (complete 1 foreign language course 200-level or above) | ||
|---|---|---|
| CHIN 201 | Intermediate Chinese | 4 credits |
| FREN 201 | Intermediate French | 4 credits |
| GER 201 | Intermediate German | 4 credits |
| JAPN 201 | Intermediate Japanese | 4 credits |
| SPAN 201 | Intermediate Spanish | 4 credits |
| Third Cluster (complete 1 course) | ||
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 260 | Foundations of Education | 2 credits |
| EDUC 308 | Learning Communities I: Personal Aware | 2 credits |
| EDUC 370 | School and Society | 2 credits |
| EDUC 420 | Language Acquisition in Children | 2 credits |
| PSY 216 | Introduction to Psychology of Studying | 2 credits |
| PSY 316 | Advanced Psychology of Studying | 4 credits |