English Language Arts Teaching, BA
Program Description
Students will engage in comprehensive preparation to teach English to middle and high school students in grades 5-12. The program centers on the cultural aspects of literature, the development of writers, and effective teaching.
Program Learning Outcomes
All teacher education programs have the following program learning outcomes:
- Content Knowledge: Candidates apply appropriate depth of knowledge to engage learners in mastering content.
- Learner-centeredness: Candidates value the uniqueness of each individual through their commitment to learners and learner-centered processes.
- Pedagogical Knowledge: Candidates engage learners using a variety of instructional strategies and perspectives.
- Professional dispositions: Candidates demonstrate professional dispositions, assuming the full role of the teacher.
- Reflection: Candidates self-evaluate and reflect on feedback from others, including students, to continually improve their pedagogical practices.
The following learning outcomes will be assessed by the English Department:
- Culturally Responsive Practices: Candidates will demonstrate culturally responsive practices in English Language Arts (ELA).
- Composition and Communication: Candidates will demonstrate effective written composition and oral communication skills in ELA.
- Literacy History: Candidates will consider the major genres, movements, and traditions throughout literary history.
- Literature and Rhetorical Analysis: Candidates will perform rhetorical analysis on multiple forms and genres of literature.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| English Major Requirements | ||
| ENGL 180 | Intro to Literary Studies | 3 |
| ENGL 221 | Intro to Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 222 | Eng Grammar & Lang in Context | 3 |
| ENGL 223 | Creative Writing II | 3 |
| ENGL 231 | American Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 232 | American Literature II | 3 |
| ENGL 233 | English Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 234 | English Literature II | 3 |
| ENGL 235 | Survey of Native Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 236 | Literature and Culture | 3 |
| ENGL 306 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 320 | Responding to Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 334 | Middle-School Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 336 | Young Adult Lit and Culture | 3 |
| ENGL 345 | Studies in Classic Texts | 3 |
| ENGL 380 | History of Literary Criticism | 3 |
| ENGL 435 | Studies in Visual Texts | 3 |
| ENGL 490 | Senior Thesis I | 2 |
| English Language Arts Teaching Cognate | ||
| NSCI 103 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| THEA 156 | Oral Traditions React to Past | 3 |
| THEA 251 | Theatre History | 3 |
| THEA 333 | Play Analysis | 3 |
| Grade Band 5-12 Concentration | ||
| TEAC 101 | Becoming a Teacher | 2 |
| TEAC 120 | Impact Diversity on Education | 4 |
| TEAC 221 | Special Education/Partnerships | 3 |
| TEAC 222 | Adolescent Development | 3 |
| TEAC 355 | Gen Method Adolescent Learners | 4 |
| TEAC 423 | Partnerships & Classroom Mgmt | 3 |
| TEAC 440 | Found Literacy Content Areas | 3 |
| TEAC 454 | Inst Method Adolescent Learner | 4 |
| TEAC 480 | Directed Teaching Seminar | 2 |
| TEAC 492 | Directed Teaching | 10 |
| Total Hours | 103 | |
General Education: All LSSU bachelor’s degree candidates must complete the LSSU General Education Requirements.
Bachelor of Arts degree (6-8 credits): One year of a modern language other than English. If taken at LSSU, this would be OJIB 130 Ojibwe Lang I Anishinaabemowin-OJIB 131 Ojibwe Lng II Anishinaabemowin or SPAN 161 First Year Spanish I-SPAN 162 First Year Spanish II. One-half year of two different languages will not meet this requirement.
A minimum of 124 credits (at the 100 level or higher) must be earned for graduation with a cumulative gpa of 2.70 or higher. A gpa of 2.70 or higher is required in your Major, and a gpa of 2.00 or higher is required in your General Education Requirements.