Frequently Asked Questions . . . of Critical Language Fellows

What should be my first point of contact with UWM?Explore our website to get many of your questions answered. In addition, all interested students should direct inquiries to our academic advisor for World Languages, Rachel Cocos. An appointment can be scheduled by calling (414) 229-4721.

What will be my first responsibility?A transcript evaluation is required for all Post Baccalaureate students to determine coursework needed to complete the program.

If you have a transcript from a school outside the United States, it must be evaluated by UWM’s Center for International Education. Rachel Cocos will refer you to the appropriate person.

Will I have to take courses in Chinese?Content and proficiency needs are determined on a case-by-case basis after a pre evaluation of previous coursework.

How long will the program take me to complete?The length of the program depends on the number of credits you take each semester.

How does my work as a Critical Language Fellow fit in?For Critical Language Fellows summer 2007, the following substitutions are allowed:

• UW Madison C&I 342 Teaching World Language (K-8) is being accepted for UW Milwaukee CURRINS 637 World Language Methods & Materials
• UW Madison C&I 343 Teaching World Language (6-12) is being accepted for UW Milwaukee CURRINS 639 Critical Issues & Methods in World Language Education

What courses are available in the next year?Summer 2008

• CURRINS 503 Assessment Issues in Language Education: 5/27-7/5, MW 4:30-7:55 p.m.
• CURRINS 543 Developing Biliteracy: 5/27-7/5, TR 4:30-7:55 p.m.
• CURRINS 546 Language, Content, and Comprehensible Input: 6/23-7/19, TWR 12:30-3:40 p.m.
• CURRINS 655 Applied Educational Linguistics: 7/21-8/16, MTR 1-4:10 p.m.
• Other ED PSY and ED POL classes
  Fall 2008
• CURRINS 542 History and Politics of Second Language Education Wednesday evening 4:30-7:10
• CURRINS 655 Applied Educational Linguistics Thursday evening 4:30-7:10 p.m.
• Other ED PSY and ED POL classes