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  • 5.00 Credits

    3 (2 + 2) Prerequisite: LAS 2810 As part of a two-semester sequence, this interdisciplinary course continues the integrated study of the arts and humanities in the world of the 17th through 20th centuries, from the baroque and the age of reason to Romanticism and the modern period. It considers the effects of scientific discovery, industrialization, social change, and technology on their development and the interaction of diverse cultures on an international and global basis, and also takes into account the unique contributions of different artists, writers, and thinkers. Learning approaches will include lecture, discussion, projects, and attendance at a minimum of three cultural events.
  • 5.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: completion of Level I General Studies requirements, or permission of instructor This course introduces the study of the motion pictures commonly referred to as films, or cinema. Along with historical and theoretical concepts, students will learn a vocabulary that will enable them to articulate critical responses to various kinds of cinema and to write analytical, evaluative critiques. During the lab hours students will view narrative films. (General Studies Level II, Arts and Letters)
  • 5.00 Credits

    3 (3 + 0) Prerequisite: Completion of Level I General Studies; ECE 2340, EDU 3100 or EDS 3110 (depending on early childhood, elementary, or secondary focus); and SED 3600 or equivalent, or Permission of instructor This is an introductory course in language acquisition and teaching theory with emphasis on the linguistically and culturally diverse learner. It acquaints the teacher candidate with historical perspectives, philosophical frameworks, legal implications, subject matter methodologies, assessment, classroom instruction, parent involvement, and current issues that affect linguistically diverse students and the school programs serving them.
  • 5.00 Credits

    3 (3 + 0) Prerequisite: EDU 3510 and SED 3600 or Permission of instructor This course is designed to familiarize teacher candidates with various assessment issues and strategies specific to English language learners. Through this course teacher candidates will gain a current knowledge base which will enable them to effectively assess English language learners and report assessment results to students, parents, other educators, the school district, and other appropriate entities. Teacher candidates will learn various formal and informal assessment techniques and will be able to use the results of assessments to create appropriate and effective instruction. Teacher candidates will also become familiar with assessment issues affecting special needs and gifted and talented English language learners. This course contributes to the essential knowledge and dispositions required of teachers who work with English language learners.
  • 5.00 Credits

    3 (3 + 0) Prerequisite: Minimum score of 400 on BYU Spanish language proficiency exam or equivalent Spanish language proficiency exam; or completion of Spanish major or endorsement, or Permission of instructor This course overviews the integrated methods, materials, and curricula currently used in language arts and content instruction in Spanish. The course will emphasize decision-making skills to foster the integration of diverse Spanish literacy skills in all academic areas. Content concepts and skills will be explored within the framework of age appropriate context and methods. Students will incorporate national standards, use technology and develop appropriate assessment strategies to evaluate instruction and pupil learning in Spanish. In addition, the course will extend bilingual teachers' knowledge of the historical perspectives, and philosophical as well as pedagogical frameworks of bilingual education in the United States.
  • 5.00 Credits

    3 (1 + 6) Prerequisite: Successful completion of at least 30 credit hours in major; all teacher licensure courses at the 3000 level and below; all general studies courses; and completion of all requirements for the linguistically diverse minor; or Permission of instructor This course considers language-acquisition teaching techniques and their development and implementation in a linguistically diverse classroom. It requires 90 hours of field experience in a linguistically diverse classroom and seminars to reflect on practice. Students seeking the Linguistically Diverse Education: Bilingual Specialist Endorsement must complete the field experience in a bilingual setting.
  • 5.00 Credits

    6 (1 + 20) Prerequisite: Successful completion of all requirements of the major, minor, linguistically diverse endorsement, teacher licensure program, and general studies Satisfaction of all student teaching application requirements by the required deadlines Passage of the Linguistically Diverse PLACE test Corequisite: In addition to taking LDE 4590, teacher candidates must complete eight weeks of student teaching (EDU 4190, EDS 4290, or ECE 4390) in an elementary, secondary, or early childhood classroom working with a cooperating teacher in their initial licensure area This course is a supervised, full-time eight week student teaching experience in an accredited public or private school's linguistically diverse program. The experience provides increasing responsibility for the teaching, supervision, and direction of an identified group of English language learners, K-12. Teacher candidates must attend weekly seminars conducted by college supervisors of student teaching. For this course, teacher candidates work with a linguistically diverse teacher and demonstrate proficiency in all phases of linguistically diverse classroom instruction. Teacher candidates are required to complete components of the teacher work sample and demonstrate proficiency in Performance Based Standards for Colorado Teachers as well as Colorado Linguistically Diverse Endorsement Standards. Proficiency required for recommendation for linguistically diverse endorsement includes ability to impact English language learners' academic success and to develop their English proficiency.
  • 5.00 Credits

    6 (5 + 20) Prerequisite: Successful completion of all requirements of the major, minor, linguistically diverse endorsement, teacher licensure program, and general studies Satisfaction of all student teaching application requirements by the required deadlines Passage of the Linguistically Diverse PLACE test Corequisite: In addition to taking LDE 4690, teacher candidates must complete eight weeks of student teaching (EDU 4190, EDS 4290, or ECE 4390) in an elementary, secondary, or early childhood classroom working with a cooperating teacher in their initial licensure area Students seeking the LDE: Bilingual Specialist Endorsement must complete the student teaching in a bilingual setting This course is a supervised, full-time, eight-week student teaching experience in an accredited public or private school's linguistically diverse program. The experience provides increasing responsibility for the teaching, supervision, and direction of an identified group of English language learners, K-12. Teacher candidates must attend weekly seminars conducted by the college supervisors of student teaching. For this course, teacher candidates work with a linguistically diverse teacher and demonstrate proficiency in all phases of linguistically diverse classroom instruction. Teacher candidates are required to complete components of the teacher work sample and demonstrate proficiency in Performance Based Standards for Colorado Teachers as well as Colorado Linguistically Diverse Endorsement Standards. Proficiency required for recommendation for linguistically diverse endorsement includes the ability to impact English language learners' academic success and to develop their English language proficiency. LDE: Bilingual Specialist candidates must plan and deliver instruction in a bilingual setting and emphasize ELL students' academic achievement in both their first (L1/Native) and second (L2/English) language
  • 5.00 Credits

    3 (3 + 0) Prerequisite: Minimum performance standard scores on reading and writing preassessment test This course provides an introduction to the place occupied by leadership at all levels of society, as well as an examination of the responsibilities that accompany the leadership role in the contemporary context. It also offers a framework through which students can explore their own potential for ethical and effective leadership. In this sense, the course revolves, in multidisciplinary fashion, around the application of leadership theories, concepts, and skills to both everyday life and the broader challenges facing people, especially during times of transition and change.
  • 5.00 Credits

    3 (3 + 0) Prerequisite: LDR 1010; or permission of instructor This course focuses on select topics fundamental for a full understanding ofleadership. Among these are: the role of judgment in the leadership process; the ethical pursuit of leadership; the place of followership in the leadership equation; multicultural and global perspectives on leadership; and the question of emotional intelligence in leadership.
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