The World Languages minor is designed for individuals who wish to earn a Wisconsin teaching certification to teach a foreign language. Students wishing to pursue this certification must be in the process of obtaining or already have an initial certification.
Requirements
Students wishing to pursue this certification must be in the process of obtaining or already have an initial certification.
Language Content Area
Complete total credits in chosen language, plus any prerequisites.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| American Sign Language | ||
| Consult with a faculty or academic advisor regarding courses. | 18 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese | ||
| CHINESE 301 | Fifth Semester Chinese | 4 |
| CHINESE 302 | Sixth Semester Chinese | 4 |
| CHINESE 401 | Seventh Semester Chinese | 3 |
| CHINESE 402 | Eighth Semester Chinese | 3 |
| CHINESE 200 | Chinese Calligraphy | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Contemporary Chinese Societies through Film | ||
| Business Chinese | ||
| Advanced Independent Study | ||
| Chinese Literature in the Global Context: | ||
| China: Peoples, Regions, and Development | ||
| History of Ancient China, Earliest Times to 220 A.D. | ||
| Modern China | ||
| Revolution in China | ||
| Chinese Art and Architecture | ||
| Chinese Painting | ||
| Total Credits | 20 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| French | ||
| FRENCH 324 | Contemporary French Language and Culture | 3 |
| FRENCH 325 | Intensive Grammar and Usage | 3 |
| FRENCH 332 | Reading French Texts | 3 |
| FRENCH 392 | Phonetics | 3 |
| FRENCH 426 | Growing Up French | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Castles, Cathedrals, and Common People: The Foundations of French Culture | ||
| Royalty, Reason, and Revolution: The Golden Age of French Culture | ||
| Reaction and Innovation: French Culture of the 19th and 20th Centuries | ||
| Seminar in Literature of the Francophone World: | ||
| Seminar in French and Francophone Cultures: | ||
| Seminar in French Literature: | ||
| Institutions and Culture of Contemporary France | ||
| Cinema of the French-Speaking World: (FRENCH 351) | ||
| Seminar on Masterpieces of Literature Written in French: | ||
| Seminar in French Language: | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| German | ||
| GERMAN 331 | German Grammar in Practice | 3 |
| GERMAN 332 | Presentation and Composition | 3 |
| GERMAN 333 | Texts and Contexts | 3 |
| GERMAN 334 | Introduction to German Studies | 3 |
| Choose 3 credits in a 400-level or higher German literature and culture elective | 3 | |
| Choose 3 credits in a 400-level or higher German culture or linguistics elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Hebrew | ||
| Consult with a faculty or academic advisor regarding courses. | 18 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | ||
| ITALIAN 310 | Italian Immersion 1 | 3 |
| ITALIAN 311 | Advanced Conversation and Composition: Contemporary Italian Usage | 3 |
| ITALIAN 312 | Contemporary Italian Language and Culture | 3 |
| ITALIAN 321 | Introduction to Italian Literature | 3 |
| ITALIAN 322 | Introduction to Italian Literature and Film | 3 |
| Choose 3 credits in a 300-level or higher Italian elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
| 1 | Retake course to complete full credit amount required. |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Latin | ||
| LATIN 103 | First Semester Latin | 4 |
| LATIN 104 | Second Semester Latin | 4 |
| LATIN 205 | Third Semester Latin | 4 |
| LATIN 306 | Readings in Latin Literature: | 3 |
| LATIN 508 | Latin Prose Composition | 3 |
| Select 3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Readings in Latin Prose: | ||
| Readings in Latin Poetry: | ||
| Directed Reading | ||
| Total Credits | 21 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Russian | ||
| Consult with a faculty or academic advisor regarding courses. | 18 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | ||
| SPANISH 308 | Advanced Writing and Reading | 3 |
| SPANISH 318 | Advanced Speaking and Listening | 3 |
| or SPANISH 319 | Advanced Speaking and Listening for Heritage Speakers | |
| SPANISH 341 | Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics | 3 |
| SPANISH 350 | Introduction to Literary Analysis | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Hispanic Sociolinguistics | ||
| Survey of Hispanic Literature and Civilization | ||
| Survey of Spanish-American Literature and Civilization | ||
| Survey of Spanish Literature and Civilization | ||
| Topics in Hispanic Culture: | ||
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Professional Education Requirements2
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CURRINS 542 | History and Politics of Second Language Education | 3 |
| CURRINS 637 | World Language Methods and Materials | 3 |
| CURRINS 639 | Critical Issues and Methods in World Language Education | 3 |
| Student Teaching 3 | ||
| CURRINS 437 | Student Teaching in World Language- Minor: | 3 |
| CURRINS 445 | Seminar in Language Education 4 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
| 2 | A grade of C or better is required for all professional education requirements, including student teaching. Prerequisites may be required. |
| 3 | Students must complete paperwork in order to be assigned a student teaching placement. To be approved for placement, additional criteria must be met. See Benchmarks for details. |
| 4 | Not required for students who are currently completing a portfolio in their major certification |
Additional Requirements for Certification
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 in all professional education courses. This includes any transfer coursework that is counted towards certification at UWM, as well as grades earned in student teaching or field experiences.
- Undergraduate students must meet the graduation requirements for their primary certification.
- Program Portfolio - based on the 10 WI Teacher Standards.
Benchmarks
Student Teaching
Prior to requesting/being assigned a student teaching placement, students must:
- Demonstrate Foreign Language Proficiency - A minimum score of Intermediate-High on the ACTFL OPI or equivalent is required prior to student teaching placement. Submit scores from your language proficiency test to your academic advisor.
- Complete an Immersion Experience - Required for all prospective language teachers, this requirement must be met by spending a semester or a year in a country where the chosen major language is spoken. Submit documentation of immersion experience to your academic advisor prior to student teaching placement.
- Complete and submit an application. Deadlines for submission are posted by the Office of Clinical Experiences.
To be approved, students must ALSO meet the following criteria:
- Be admitted to the School of Education
- Complete all required coursework. An exception to allow a student to take a course concurrently with student teaching requires approval by the student's faculty advisor.
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on all undergraduate coursework, including transfer courses.
- Have a minimum 2.75 GPA in all content area and professional education courses.
- Passing scores reflected on your transcript for the Praxis II exam: English to Speakers of Other Languages: Content Knowledge #5361.
- Removal of all F and/or I (incomplete) grades.
- TB test results submitted to the Office of Clinical Experiences (may take up to 6 weeks).
- Criminal Background Check submitted to the Office of Clinical Experience
Undergraduate Advising
Our purpose is to provide collaborative, mentoring relationships which promote educational, career, and professional development. We value a student-centered, holistic, and ethical approach to advising based on strong partnerships with students, faculty and staff, and the larger campus community. We are committed to creating a respectful and supportive environment. We encourage students to be self-reliant through informed decisions and choices based upon dissemination of accurate information. We value our own continuous professional development to enhance the quality of the advising experience.
How to Prepare for an Advising Meeting
- Review your Advisement Report in PAWS.
- Come prepared with questions or topics for discussion.
- Make a list of courses you think you should take.
- Investigate opportunities to prepare for the job you want.
- Keep a record of your academic progress.
- Understand you are ultimately responsible for creating your educational, life, and career plans.
- Maintain honest and open communication with your advisor.
- Take responsibility for choices you make as a student and member of the UW-Milwaukee community.
Scheduling an Appointment
Office of Student Services
Enderis Hall, Room 209
(414) 229-4721
soeinfo@uwm.edu
Walk-In Hours
Walk-in advising is for current School of Education students and is limited to 10-15 minutes. Offered weekly on Thursday from 1-4 PM, these opportunities allow for you to meet briefly with your assigned academic advisor, or an advisor familiar with your program of study.
Transfer Student Not Yet Enrolled at UWM?
If you are attending a different college or university and would like to transfer to UWM to study in the School of Education and have questions, please connect with our Transfer Advisor, Emilee Schultz, at (414) 229-6019 or emilee@uwm.edu.
Graduate Advising
If you are a School of Education graduate student, you may schedule an appointment with your faculty advisor by contacting your faculty advisor directly. Faculty contact information can be found in the People Directory. Your faculty advisor will be listed in your PAWS account. If you are unsure who your advisor is, please contact Graduate Program Admissions Specialist Allison Hochmuth.