Second languages and cultures (SLC) education
This area of study is unique in that it addresses teaching
issues in all second language settings—world languages, English
as a second language, bilingual, and immersion education. The
coursework includes instruction both for teachers who work with
minority language students and those who work with majority
language students. By incorporating attention to all second
language teaching contexts within one program, we provide
students with the opportunity to gain broad perspectives that
are valuable regardless of what setting they are in or preparing
to enter. In addition, the programs in this field of study
provide preparation not only for those who are or will be
teaching in K-12 schools, but also for those who work with adult learners,
teach at the university level, or conduct research in second
languages and cultures.
Degree program information in second languages and cultures
education
Ph.D.: for experienced professionals
who want to develop advanced research,
knowledge, and leadership skills in their
chosen field
M.A.: a research-based masters
degree for individuals who want to develop
research and teaching skills, and advanced
knowledge in their chosen field
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M.Ed./initial licensure in world languages
and cultures and ESL: for
individuals seeking licensure to teach in
K-12 settings
M.Ed./professional studies: for
licensed teachers and other professionals
interested in gaining advanced knowledge and
skills with specific emphasis in second
languages and cultures education
Certificate in
dual language immersion education
Student profile
 Kazué
Oda
I am a language teacher who is passionate about integrating
technology into language education, and the C&I program has
allowed me to pursue two majors simultaneously (SLC and learning
technologies) and to conduct studies that encompass both areas.
I am truly grateful for the quality of education and
professional development support that I have been receiving from
the SLC program. The faculty members in the SLC program are
outstanding scholars as well as educators and are extremely
enthusiastic about what they teach and research. Their passion
regarding teaching has been a model to follow and a reminder of
what really matters in education. My experience in the SLC
program has simply been motivating, stimulating, and inspiring!
Faculty
Professional organizations
Martha Bigelow
I am a former ESL and Spanish teacher whose research interests
focus on adolescent immigrant youth — their English language
learning processes and schooling experiences.
Kendall King
My research encompasses ideological, interactional and
policy perspectives on second language learning and
bilingualism, with particular attention to educational
practices impacting language use among minority populations
in Latin America and Spanish speakers in the U.S.
Susan Ranney
My teaching and research interests include questions regarding
what second language learners require in order to become
competent speakers of the target language and how teachers can
promote language learning through contextualized and engaging
classroom practices.
Diane Tedick
My primary research interest focuses on the pedagogy required
for the successful integration of language and content
instruction, particularly in language immersion contexts, where
a world or indigenous language (e.g., French, Spanish, Yup'ik) is used as the vehicle for teaching
academic subject matter.
Constance Walker
I have a longstanding interest in the schooling experiences of second language learners. My research interests include the identification of collaborative practices among school personnel that can best enhance students’ language development and academic content learning.
August 2008
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