Language Teaching Practicum

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This is the practicum option for students graduating with the Linguistics minor. Graduating seniors typically complete the practicum in their final spring semester after completing their core and elective courses. Students are paired with a local community partner school or academic support institution (such as a community center offering language support to local learners). The practicum results in a professional e-portfolio which students can refer to as they enter the job market after graduation with the intention to continue in the field of education, teaching abroad, second language acquisition research or graduate study. Components of the portfolio/practicum showcase a variety of professional skills and proficiencies, amounting to 30 hours of community engagement/practicum contact hours. There is no regular meeting pattern for this course, but students should plan to meet 1-2 times per week with their community partners in addition to regular check-ins with the CSLC DUS to track progress.