Bachelor of Arts in Education in Bilingual Education (Elementary)

About

The Bachelor of Arts in Education in Bilingual Education with an Elementary Emphasis will prepare you to teach content in two languages at an elementary school level. In addition to taking required general education classes, you’ll study topics like:

  • Second language acquisition
  • Diversity in the classroom
  • Methods and materials in a second language

You’ll also get hands-on experience in the classroom and complete a capstone project.

What You'll Learn

The following information comes from the official EWU catalog, which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.

Sample Courses

GNML 391. PRINCIPLES OF BILINGUAL EDUCATION. 5 Credits.

Pre-requisites: ENGL 201; concurrent enrollment with GNML 393.
This course is designed to develop a conceptual foundation on issues related to bilingual education and prepare you for a teaching portfolio and the West-E "Bilingual Education" exam. As a result, the course will focus on various aspects of bilingual education and apply a variety of bilingual methods and strategies. You will be exposed to a series of primary sources, current research and strategies for keeping your knowledge up-to-date.

Catalog Listing

ESLG 480. SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION. 4 Credits.

Pre-requisites: ENGL 360 or permission of instructor.
This course briefly reviews the various linguistic systems and their importance in language learning. Acquisition theories are introduced. The developmental process of interlanguage and the factors that impact effective language learning are covered. This course includes practical understanding of how SLA theories relate to instructional choices.

Catalog Listing

ESLG 488. SECOND LANGUAGE PRINT LITERACY THEORIES. 3 Credits.

Pre-requisites: ESLG 480 and ESLG 481.
This course examines current and seminal research that provides insight into the factors affecting the development of literacy by second language learners. Topics covered include prior literacy backgrounds, home-school connections, orthographies, and vocabulary development.

Catalog Listing

ESLG 489. CULTURAL AND LINGUISTIC DIVERSITY IN THE CLASSROOM. 4 Credits.

This course provides an introduction to the various cultural and linguistic backgrounds in the region. It covers the impact of background cultures on the interactions that occur and expectations that exist in school environments. It also provides an understanding of the role of culture in developing theories about what it means 'to read'.

Catalog Listing