Summer 2023 Faculty BILA 503 01 SOCIOCULTURAL CONTEXTS

Location: Moraga, CA
Open Date: May 10, 2023
Deadline:

Description:Per course adjunct faculty for the BILA program's course, BILA 503-01.

Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.

As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation, and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning, and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.



Qualifications:
BILA 503-01-Sociocultural Contexts of Bi/Multilingualism in Latinx Communities

On-line Course: Synchronous Zoom meetings are 4:15-7:15 pm on May 31, June 5, 7, 12, 14, 21, 23, 26, and 28. Students will also complete 10 hours of asynchronous activities in addition to synchronous course meetings.

This course supports Spanish bilingual teacher candidates to develop an understanding of the diverse histories and cultures of Latinx communities in the United States and enact an asset stance that honors and builds on students and families linguistic and cultural resources in the classroom. Candidates will learn about historical and contemporary patterns of Latin American immigration in the U.S. and California and the diverse transnational experiences of Latinx communities. The course also provides a foundational understanding of bilingualism and language use and development in bi/multilingual contexts. The course is taught in Spanish and, through the course, candidates develop and demonstrate Spanish proficiency at at least the advanced-low level. Prerequisites: Fluency with oral and written Spanish is required, at least at ACTFL intermediate-high level.

Qualifications:

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  Master's Degree in Education (or related field) and valid CA teaching credential
  
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  BCLAD or Bilingual Authorization in Spanish or the equivalent authorization/endorsement to work in bilingual programs
  
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  5 years of experience teaching in K-12 settings in bilingual, dual-language, or dual-immersion programs with Latinx students and families
  
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  Knowledge of research and theory on bilingualism and bilingual language development
  
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  Proficiency in Spanish and the ability to teach a graduate level course in Spanish
  
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  Experience teaching college or graduate level teacher education courses is preferred but not required.
  

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