BLE 335 Language Diversity in Classrooms. (3)
fall and spring only
Issues in sociolinguistics and language variation in schools with a focus on classroom interaction, instruction, curriculum, assessment, and language policy. Lecture, discussion, lab. Corequisites: RDG 414, 481.

BLE 400 Principles of Language Minority Education. (3)
fall and spring only
Overview of philosophical and theoretical foundations of bilingual education and ESL models of instruction. Other topics include significant legislative and judicial measures. Lecture, small group discussion. Prerequisite: PTPP admission.

BLE 409 Language-Sensitive Content Teaching. (3)
fall and spring only
For preservice students seeking K–8 certification and the endorsement in bilingual education or ESL. Lecture, discussion.

BLE 414 Reading Methods, Management, and Assessment in BLE/ESL Settings. (3)
fall and spring only
Teaching and assessing reading with emphasis on integrated curriculum and literature-based instruction for BLE/ESL learners. Strategies for decoding (phonics), vocabulary, comprehension, and content area reading. Lecture, lab, discussion. Corequisites: BLE 433, 481.

BLE 420 Science Methods, Management, and Assessment in BLE/ESL Settings. (3)
fall and spring only
Methods, management strategies, and assessment procedures for teaching science to BLE/ESL students in elementary schools. Lecture, lab, discussion. Corequisites: BLE 455, 480, 498.

BLE 433 Language Arts Methods, Management, and Assessment in Elementary BLE/ESL Settings. (3)
fall and spring only
The social nature of oral and written, first- and second-language acquisition and congruent teaching, management, assessment practices in BLE/ESL settings. Lecture, lab, discussion. Corequisites: BLE 414, 481.

BLE 455 Social Studies Methods, Management, and Assessment in Elementary BLE/ESL Settings. (3)
fall and spring only
Examines methods, classroom management strategies, and assessment techniques for social studies instruction in elementary BLE/ESL classes. Lecture, lab, discussion. Corequisites: BLE 420, 480, 498.

BLE 478 Student Teaching in the Elementary School. (3–15)
fall and spring only
Supervised teaching in the area of specialization. A synthesized experience in curriculum instruction and classroom management in a bilingual education/ESL setting. Fee or deposit. Prerequisites: 2.50 GPA; completion of professional course sequence; approval of Office of Professional Field Experiences.

BLE 480 Mathematics Methods, Management, and Assessment in Elementary BLE/ESL Settings. (3)
fall and spring only
Teaching, management, and assessment of mathematics in K–8 BLE/ESL settings. Lecture, lab, discussion. Prerequisite: MTE 180 (or its equivalent). Corequisites: BLE 420, 455, 498.

BLE 481 Reading Practicum. (3)
fall and spring only
Applications of concepts from BLE 414. Supervised school-based experiences in teaching reading to BLE/ESL students. Corequisites: BLE 414, 433.

BLE 496 Field Experience. (0)
fall and spring only
Application of course content in a bilingual/ESL school setting. Emphasis on observation, pupil management, planning and delivering instruction, and assessment. Fee or deposit.

BLE 498 Pro-Seminar. (1–7)
fall and spring only
Small-group study and research for advanced students within their majors. Major status in the department or instructor approval is required.

BLE 511 Introduction to Language Minority Education. (3)
once a year
Historical, philosophical, theoretical, and pedagogical foundations of language minority education in the United States.

BLE 514 Bilingual/Multicultural Aspects of Special Education. (3)
spring only
Theories and issues related to the education of bilingual and culturally diverse exceptional children.

BLE 515 Instructional Methods for Bilingual Students. (3)
fall only
An introduction to general dual language teaching approaches and assessment strategies. Focuses on the effective teaching of limited-English-proficient populations. Prerequisite: BLE 511.

BLE 520 ESL for Children. (3)
spring only
Examines approaches to second language development and assessment for children congruent with recent research in second language acquisition in children. Prerequisite: BLE 511.

BLE 521 Primary/Elementary Communication Arts in Bilingual Education. (3)
spring only
Examination of bilingual/biliterate development of elementary school children, bringing together native and second language, oral language, and literacy development findings with educational practices. Prerequisite: BLE 511.

BLE 522 Literacy/Biliteracy Development. (3)
fall only
Acquaints teachers with first and second language literacy research, practice, and assessment in elementary school settings (Spanish-English emphasis). Lecture, discussion. Cross-listed as RDG 522. Credit is allowed for only BLE 522 or RDG 522. Prerequisite: BLE 511.

BLE 524 Secondary Sheltered ESL Content Teaching. (3)
fall only
Teaching and assessing ESL adolescents in the content areas with an emphasis on integrating language acquisition principles with content learning. Lecture, small group work. Corequisite: BLE 541.

BLE 528 Social Studies for Bilingual/ESL Teachers. (3)
spring only
Provides language and instructional methodologies and assessment strategies relevant to bilingual/multicultural students in social studies content delivered in Spanish and English. Prerequisite: BLE 511.

BLE 533 Literacy in Secondary BLE/ESL Settings. (3)
spring only
Examines first and second language literacy research, practice, and assessment across content areas in secondary school settings. Lecture, discussion. Cross-listed as RDG 533. Credit is allowed for only BLE 533 or RDG 533. Prerequisite: BLE 511.

BLE 535 Sociolinguistic Issues in Bilingual Education. (3)
fall only
Survey of major theoretical issues (e.g., language situations, communicative competence, language attitudes) interrelating language, social processes, and bilingual education. Prerequisite: BLE 511.

BLE 541 Nature of Bilingualism/Second Language Acquisition. (3)
once a year
Bilingual and second language acquisition, with emphasis on children and adolescents. Cognitive, social, and cultural aspects are stressed. Prerequisite: BLE 511.

BLE 543 Bilingual Education Models. (3)
once a year
Bilingual education programs in other countries; analysis of political, social, economic, and educational implications; practice in planning bilingual education curricula. See also offerings under MCE, SED, SPE, and SPF. Prerequisite: BLE 511.

BLE 561 Parent Involvement in Language Minority Education Programs. (3)
fall and spring only
Examines issues, approaches, and strategies for improving parental and community involvement in the schooling of language minority children and youth. Prerequisite: BLE 511.

BLE 565 Literature for Hispanic Youth/Literatura para Jóvenes Hispanoparlantes. (3)
spring only
Selecting, analyzing, and utilizing literature for Hispanic and Spanish speaking children and adolescents. Cross-listed as LIS 565. Credit is allowed for only BLE 565 or LIS 565.

BLE 580 Practicum. (1–6)
fall and spring only
Provides for practical application in school settings of principles of bilingual education or English as a Second Language. Special permission required.

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