French Language Education (Grades 7-12) (IB/M)
Requirements
French Language Education majors must complete a subject area major in French consisting of a minimum of 36 credits in courses at the 2000 level or above in the field of concentration. A minimum of 30 credits in French with up to six related credits. Up to six credits in 1000-level courses may be included with prior consent of the faculty advisor.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Language | ||
| FREN 3257 | French Phonetics (or equivalent) | 3 |
| FREN 3268 | Grammar and Composition (or equivalent) | 3 |
| FREN 3269 | Advanced French Grammar (or equivalent) | 3 |
| Literature | ||
| Select at least nine credits of the following courses or equivalents: | 9 | |
FREN 3220 | ||
| Classics of French Literature | ||
FREN 3222 | ||
| French and Francophone Cinema | ||
FREN 3231 | ||
FREN 3232 | ||
| Romanticism, Realism, Fin de Siecle: 19th-Century Literature | ||
| French Modernity | ||
| From the Holy Grail to the Revolution: Introduction to Literature | ||
| From the Romantics to the Moderns: Introduction to Literature | ||
| French Literary Theory | ||
| Culture and Civilization | ||
| Select at least 12 credits of the following courses or equivalents: | 12 | |
| French Art and Civilization | ||
| Contemporary France | ||
| Francophone Studies | ||
FREN 3223 | ||
| Issues in Cultural Studies, the Media, and the Social Sciences | ||
| Global Culture in French I | ||
| Global Culture in French II | ||
| Grammar and Culture | ||
| French Literature and Civilization in English | ||
| Diversity in France: Migration, Refugees, and Minorities | ||
| Fiction and Nonfiction by French and Francophone Women | ||
| Total Credits | 30 | |
It is strongly recommended that students complete a maximum number of courses in their major language, proactively seek out multiple opportunities to develop control of the spoken language, and pursue meaningful study abroad at the earliest feasible time.
Professional Education Requirements
Majors must also complete the following Professional Education Requirements:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDCI 3100/3100W | Multicultural Education, Equity and Social Justice | 3 |
| EDCI 3215 | Teaching World Languages to the Elementary-Age Student: Seminar and Clinic | 3 |
| EDCI 4010 | Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas | 2 |
| EDCI 4205W | Teaching World Languages to the Secondary-Age Student (7-12) | 3 |
| EDCI 4250 | Directed Student Teaching | 9 |
| EGEN 3100 | Seminar/Clinic: Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| EGEN 4100 | Seminar/Clinic: Methods of Teaching | 3 |
| EGEN 4110 | Seminar/Clinic: Analysis of Teaching | 3 |
| EPSY 3010 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EPSY 3110 | Exceptionality | 2 |
| EPSY 3125 | Classroom and Behavior Management | 3 |
| EPSY 4010 | Assessment of Learning | 2 |
| HIST 1501 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| or HIST 1502 | U.S. History Since 1877 | |
| PSYC 1100 | General Psychology I | 3 |
| Master of Arts in Curriculum Instruction program | ||
| Total Credits | 45 | |
University General Education Requirements
Every student must meet a set of core requirements to earn a baccalaureate degree, in addition to those required by the student's major course of study and other requirements set by the student's school or college. For more information about these requirements, please see General Education Requirements.
Neag School of Education Degree Requirements
Students must meet a set of requirements established by the school in addition to the University's General Education requirements. For more information, see the Neag School of Education section of this catalog.
Curriculum and Instruction (M.A.)
IBM Concentrations in Elementary Education or Secondary Education
Secondary Education includes:
- English Education
- World Languages Education (American Sign Language, French, German, Italian, Latin/Classics, Mandarin Chinese, or Spanish)
- History and Social Studies Education
- Mathematics Education
- Science Education (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, General Science, or Physics)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| EPSY 5195 | Workshop in Education | 2 |
| EDCI 5092 | Practicum | 3 |
| EDCI 5093 | Advanced Practicum | 4 |
| EDCI 5094 | Seminar | 3 |
| EDCI 5095 | Advanced Seminar | 3 |
| Select three credits from the following: | 3 | |
EDCI 5700 | ||
EDCI 5705 | ||
| Bilingualism and Second Language Acquisition | ||
EDCI 5720 | ||
| Latinos and U.S. Education | ||
| Sheltered English Instruction for English Language Learners | ||
| Language Diversity and Literacy | ||
| Multicultural Education | ||
| Introduction to Critical Pedagogy | ||
| Educational Linguistics | ||
EDCI 5895 | ||
| Teaching for Intercultural Citizenship and Human Rights I | ||
| Teaching for Intercultural Citizenship and Human Rights II | ||
| EDLR 5015 | Teacher Leadership and Organizations | 3 |
| EPSY 5221 | Wise Integration of Technology into Teaching and Learning Environments | 1 |
| Total Credits | 22 | |
IBM Elective Required Courses
Nine credit hours aligned with content specialty selecting courses in EDCI, EDLR, and EPSY or Graduate Liberal Arts courses totaling nine credit hours.
Exam/Culminating Portfolio Requirement
Will be directed by the student’s advisor.