English Language
Arts minor
for early/middle childhood education and middle childhood/early
adolescence education majors
The language arts are at the heart of an elementary
and middle school teacher's curriculum. Even when a teacher is working
with students on other subjects such as science, social studies,
or mathematics, a teacher's knowledge and skills related to language
play a critical role - so critical that some education critics have
argued that language arts ought to be the sole focus of the first
four years of the elementary program.
Alverno's minor in English language arts for elementary
and middle school teachers is built on the assumption that teachers
need not only teacher training, but also solid development in an
area of study that includes work at the advanced levels. Completing
a minor in English language arts meets State of Wisconsin Department
of Public Instruction requirements for a certifiable minor.
While the coursework you study in English language
arts goes far beyond what you will be teaching in the elementary
and middle school grades, it is coursework that provides the personal
grounding that will support your work in teaching reading, writing,
speaking, listening, thinking, literature, etc.
You learn to analyze literary works from various
cultures and genres. You study the basic assumptions and approaches
of literary criticism, and integrate your own insights and judgments
through effective writing and oral communication with your peers.
You study the structure and history of language and linguistic development.
Finally, you design learning and assessment experiences appropriate
to the elementary/middle school environments.
Your coursework in English language arts includes
courses from English, professional communication, theater arts and
education.
Your next step
To find out more about Alverno's English language arts minor, contact
the Admissions office. An Admissions counselor can answer your questions
about the program, admissions, credit transfers and financial aid.
Call 414-382-6100, toll-free at 1-800-933-3401,
or e-mail Admissions.
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