World Language Education (WLE), MA

Specialization leading to Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning

Effective for students admitted to the College of Education and Human Ecology beginning Autumn 2024

Program Requirements (12 hours)

Core Courses (9 hours)

• EDUTL 6050 Multiple Perspectives on Teaching and Learning: MA (3)
• EDUTL 6053 Balanced Assessment for Teaching and Learning (3) OR assessment course approved by faculty advisor
• EDUTL 6808 Critical and Cultural Perspectives in Teaching and Learning (3)

Research Requirement (3 hours)

Select ONE of the courses below or one that is approved by your faculty advisor

• EDUTL 6052 Classroom-Based Inquiry: MA (3)
• EDUTL 7010 Diverse Approaches to Research on Teaching and Learning (3)

Specialization Requirements (18 hours)

Required Courses (9)

• EDUTL 5600 Language as a Resource: The Functions of Language in Teaching and Learning (3)
• EDUTL 5613 Core Practices in World Language Education (3)
• EDUTL 8891 Exploring Whiteness (3) (or equivalent course approved by advisor)

Elective Courses (Choose 9 hours)

• EDUTL 5365 Linguistics for Literacy Education (3)
• EUDTL 5610 Literacy Development for Multilingual Learners (3)
• EDUTL 5612 Methods for K-12 World Language Education (3)
• EDUTL 5615 Methods and Culture in TESOL (3)
• EDUTL 7189 Advanced Field Placement (3)
• EDUTL 7625 Technology in Language Learning and Teaching (3)

Final Examination (1-3 hours)

Students must select either a Thesis or Non-Thesis option and must be registered for at least 3 credit hours the term of graduation.

Thesis

• EDUTL 7999 Thesis Research (3)

Non-Thesis

• EDUTL 7193 Individual Studies (1-3)

Minimum hours: 31