multicultural education department - New Jersey City University

MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENTMULTICULTURAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENTDr. Mihri NapolielloChairpersonmnapoliello@njcu.eduDr. John KlosekGraduate Advisorjklosek@njcu.eduDr. Donna FarinaGraduate Advisordfarina@njcu.eduDr. Elba HerreroGraduate Advisoreherrero@njcu.edu201-200-3380Hepburn Hall, Rm. 111http://www.njcu.edu/aca/McEd/mcedd.htmlThe Multicultural Center is anacademic department which preparesteachers for careers in bilingual,multicultural settings. Multiculturaleducation recognizes and supportsdifferent perceptions of the universe asequally valid; enables teachers to clarifytheir values and perceive their attitudesand stereotypes about other groups ofpeople; and develops respect for linguisticand cultural differences.LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY INTERVIEW (LPI)Students already holding teachercertification who are pursuing eitherbilingual/bicultural teacher certificationor English as a second language (ESL)certification must pass the LPI to be eligiblefor these certifications. Studentspursuing initial teacher certification inESL must pass the LPI prior to being allowedto student teach.The LPI is an oral exam which testsan individual’s ability to communicatein English (for English as a second languageteacher certification) and in bothEnglish and the individual’s native language(for bilingual/bicultural teachercertification). Appointments for the LPImay be made by contacting theMulticultural Center, 201-200-3380.DEGREE PROGRAM OPTIONSMaster of Arts in Urban Educationmay be taken with any one of the followingspecializations:English as a Second Language-with or without ESL teachercertification, for students withor without a previous teachingcertification (see below)Bilingual/Bicultural (see below)Basic and Urban Studies(see Elementary and SecondaryEducation Department, p. 50)Administration and Supervision(see Educational LeadershipDepartment, p.44)CERTIFICATION ONLYThe following certification only programsare offered.English as a Second Language-for students already holding ateaching certificationEnglish as a Second Language-for students not already holding ateaching certificationBilingual/Bicultural Teacher Certification-for students already holding ateaching certification59

GRADUATE CATALOG 2002–2004ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CERTIFICATION–FOR STUDENTS ALREADY HOLDING A TEACHING CERTIFICATIONPROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCODE TITLE CREDITSMCC 600 General Linguistics and Multicultural Ed. 3MCC 603 Applied Linguistics 3MCC 604 Phonology and Structure of American Language 3MCC 611 Theories of Language Teaching 2MCC 612 Observation of ESL 1MCC 617 Field Experience in Bilingual/Multicultural Education 3MCC 627 Historical and Cultural Backgrounds of LEP Students 3MCC 655 Methods of Teaching ESL 3NOTE: MCC 617 may be waived, by the Coordinator, providing appropriate evidenceof experience has been submitted by the student.ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CERTIFICATION–FOR STUDENTS NOT ALREADY HOLDING A TEACHING CERTIFICATIONPROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCODE TITLE CREDITSMCC 600 General Linguistics and Multicultural Ed. 3MCC 604 Phonology and Structure of American English 3MCC 611 Theories of Language Teaching 2MCC 612 Observation of ESL 1MCC 617 Field Experience in Bilingual/Multicultural Education 3MCC 618 Human Relations & Multicultural Education 3MCC 627 Historical and Cultural Backgrounds of LEP Students 3MCC 655 Methods of Teaching ESL 3MCC 660 Internship in ESL 5MCC 661 Internship Seminar 1ACI 603 Learning Theories and Instruction 3LTED 603 Solving Reading Problems of the Urban Learner 3NOTE: MCC 617 may be waived, by the Coordinator, providing appropriate evidenceof experience has been submitted by the student.COURSE DESCRIPTIONSMCC 501 Non-Sexist CurriculumPlanning in the ElementarySchool (3)The purpose of this course is todocument and analyze institutional, cultural,and psychological varieties of sexismin elementary education and to suggestremedies within the classroom andthe curriculum for these practices. Studentsexperience rewriting and creatingunits of curriculum free of sexist interpretations.MCC 504 Strategies for Teachingthe Urban Child (3)This course develops practical approachesfor working with inner citypoor children, based on the theories ofPiaget, Bruner, behavior modification,and perception. Techniques are developedfor building ego and social interactionand for preventing “behavior”problems and situations. Some time isspent considering such topics as: bilingualvs. English as a second languageteaching, open vs. formal classrooms ininner city schools, and change-oriented.MCC 600 General Linguistics (3)This course analyzes scientificallythe nature of language and its componentparts. The major contemporarytheories of language are examined, includingstructural linguistics and transformationalgenerative grammar. Languagefamilies, writing systems, languagechange, and the sociology andpsychology of language are also studied.MCC 603 Applied linguistics withEmphasis on Second LanguageExperience (3)This course examines the latest researchon second language acquisition,the interaction between first and secondlanguage, levels of communicative competencein second language learners,and the implications of language attitudesand ethnolinguistic identity forcurriculum planning and classroom procedures.MCC 604 Phonology and Structureof American English (3)This course analyzes the sound systemand grammatical structure of AmericanEnglish as it applies to the teachingof English as a second language.MCC 605 Introduction to Bilingual/Multicultural Education (3)This course examines the history ofbilingualism and the status of bilinguallegislation in the United States. Varioustypes of bilingual programs, the rationalefor bilingual education, as well as60

MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENTMASTER OF ARTS IN URBAN EDUCATION—ESL CONCENTRATIONNO TEACHING CERTIFICATION PROGRAM WITH THIS OPTIONPROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCODE TITLE CREDITSMCC 600 General Linguistics and Multicultural Ed. 3MCC 603 Applied Linguistics with Emphasis on Second Lang. Exp. 3MCC 604 Phonology and Structure of American English 3MCC 611 Theories of Language Teaching 2MCC 612 Observation of ESL 1MCC 617 Field Experience in Bilingual/Multicultural Education 3MCC 626 Survey and Development of ESL Materials 3MCC 627 Historical and Cultural Backgrounds of LEP Students 3MCC 650 Research in Urban Education-ESL/Bilingual 3MCC 655 Methods of Teaching ESL 3NOTE: MCC 617 may be waived, by the Coordinator, providing appropriate evidenceof experience has been submitted by the student; however, three other creditswould then have to be successfully completed, for the degree.Restricted Electives (select 15 credits from the following)MCC 605 Introduction to Bilingual Education 3MCC 607Theory & Practice of Teaching the Bilingual Childin the Content Areas 3MCC 608 Language, Culture & Communication 3MCC 609 Multicultural Education & Psycholinguistics 3MCC 610 Multicultural Education & Sociolinguistics 3MCC 618 Human Relations & Multicultural Education 3MCC 619 Americans in the World Community 3MCC 621 Multicultural Values in the Urban Community 3MCC 623 Contemporary Issues in Bilingual Curriculum Dev. 3MASTER OF ARTS IN URBAN EDUCATION (ESL CONCENTRATION)AND ESL TEACHER CERTIFICATION (FOR STUDENTS NOT ALREADY HOLDING ATEACHING CERTIFICATEPROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCODE TITLE CREDITSMCC 600 General Linguistics and Multicultural Education 3MCC 603 Applied Linguistics with Emphasis on Second Lang. Exp. 3MCC 604 Phonology and Structure of American Language 3MCC 611 Theories of Language Teaching 2MCC 612 Observation of ESL 1MCC 617 Field Experience in Bilingual/Multicultural Education 3MCC 618 Human Relations & Multicultural Education 3MCC 627 Historical and Cultural Backgrounds of LEP Students 3MCC 655 Methods of Teaching ESL 3MCC 660 Internship in ESL 5MCC 661 Internship Seminar 1MCC 626 Survey & Development of ESL Materials 3MCC 650 Research in Urban Education-ESL/Bilingual 3ACI 603 Learning Theories and Instruction 3LTED 603 Solving Reading Problems of the Urban Learner 3NOTE: MCC 617 may be waived, by the Coordinator, providing appropriate evidenceof experience has been submitted by the student; however, three other creditswould then have to be successfully completed, for the degree.ongoing research development in thefield are discussed. The role of evaluationand testing is examined.MCC 606 Language Arts in a BilingualSetting (3)This course examines the current materialsand techniques of instruction in firstand second languages in the communicationareas: reading, writing, listening,and speaking. Students are given an opportunityto observe, study, and discussthe methods currently utilized forscreening, placement, and evaluationfor non-English speaking children.MCC 607 Theory & Practice ofTeaching Bilingual Children inContent Areas: Mathematics,Science, Social Studies (3)The use of a student’s native languageand his/her second language asmedia of instruction are the primary focusof this course. These skills are requiredof the prospective teacher so thathe/she may develop, analyze, and applythe most appropriate instructionalmaterials and strategies.MCC 608 Language, Culture andCommunication (3)This course examines the differencebetween cultural value systems, such asthe melting pot theory and the theory ofcultural pluralism, and their educationalimplications. In addition, it also examinesthe relationship between culturalvalues and both cognitive styles andcommunication styles. Other relevant issuesof the culture-language relation arediscussed as well.MCC 609 Multicultural Education andPsycholinguistics (3)This course examines the psychologicalnature of language. Native languageacquisition, second language acquisitionby children and adults, as wellas the nature of language comprehensionand production are covered. Theapplication of theoretical findings tolanguage teaching is emphasized.MCC 610 Sociolinguistics (3)This course provides an in-depthanalysis of language in social contexts.It addresses such issues as language attitudesand language choice, the significanceof language varieties, and the impactof language policy and language conflicton ethnic identity. Gender differencesin language use are also explored.MCC 611 Theories of LanguageTeaching (2)This course presents second languageteaching in historical perspective.The major language teaching theories ofthe twentieth century are studied andtheir impact on current pedagogical61

GRADUATE CATALOG 2002–2004MASTER OF ARTS IN URBAN EDUCATION (ESL CONCENTRATION )AND ESL TEACHER CERTIFICATION (FOR STUDENTS ALREADY HOLDING ANOTHERTEACHING CERTIFICATE)PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCODE TITLE CREDITSMCC 600 General Linguistics and Multicultural Ed. 3MCC 603 Applied Linguistics with Emphasis on Second Lang. Exp. 3MCC 604 Phonology and Structure of American Language 3MCC 611 Theories of Language Teaching 2MCC 612 Observation of ESL 1MCC 617 Field Experience in Bilingual/Multicultural Education 3MCC 626 Survey and Development of ESL Materials 3MCC 627 Historical and Cultural Backgrounds of LEP Students 3MCC 650 Research in Urban Education-ESL/Bilingual 3MCC 655 Methods of Teaching ESL 3NOTE: MCC 617 may be waived, by the Coordinator, providing appropriate evidenceof experience has been submitted by the student; however, three other creditswould then have to be successfully completed, for the degree.Restricted Electives (select 15 credits from the following)MCC 605 Introduction to Bilingual Education 3MCC 607Theory and Practice of Teaching the BilingualChild in the Content Areas 3MCC 608 Language, Culture & Communication 3MCC 609 Multicultural Education & Psycholinguistics 3MCC 610 Multicultural Education & Sociolinguistics 3MCC 618 Human Relations & Multicultural Education 3MCC 619 Americans in the World Community 3MCC 621 Multicultural Values in the Urban Community 3MCC 623 Contemporary Issues in Bilingual Curriculum Dev. 3BILINGUAL/BICULTURAL TEACHER CERTIFICATIONONLY FOR STUDENTS ALREADY HOLDING ANOTHER TEACHING CERTIFICATEPROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCODE TITLE CREDITSMCC 603 Applied Linguistics with Emphasis on SecondLanguage Experience 3MCC 605 Introduction to Bilingual Education 3MCC 607 Theory and Practice of Teaching the BilingualChild in the Content Areas 3MCC 617 Field Experience in Bilingual/Multicultural Education 3MCC 627 Historical & Cultural Background LEP Students 3MCC 655 Methods of Teaching ESL 3NOTE: MCC 617 may be waived, by the Coordinator, providing appropriate evidenceof experience has been submitted by the student.practices examined. Co-requisite: MCC612 Observation of ESLMCC 612 Observation of ESL (1)Students observe ESL classroomsand share their observations with classmates.A formal observation system isused. Co-requisite MCC 611 Theories ofLanguage Teaching.MCC 613 Evaluation: Methods andMaterials (3)Methods of language testing andprogram evaluation are discussed inthis course. Current tests used in or developedfor bilingual classrooms andESL programs are explored. Studentsgain experience in developing tests forprograms they are teaching in or forprograms they have observed.MCC 614 Laboratory in CurriculumDevelopment (3)This course gives teachers and supervisorsexperience in analyzing curriculaused in ESL and/or bilingual programs.Students gain experience in developingtheir own curricula.MCC 615 Experience in LearningAnother Language (3)Students experience learning a languageother than English through student-centeredapproaches. While acquiringthe ability to function in that language,students gain insights into thepsychology of language learning andteaching through personal experience.MCC 616 Social Psychology and theBilingual Child (3)This course examines topics such as:cognitive styles of bilingual children;the psychological and social factors thatcontribute to developing or inhibitingthe student’s self image, and his/herability to appreciate cultural diversity;the relationship between bilingualismand intelligence; socioeconomic factorsand psycholinguistic processes that affecthow bilingual children learn to read; psychologicaland pedagogical consequencesof “immersion” strategies; and the conceptsof “space” and “time” as beingculturally laden and their relevance tothe educational bilingual setting.MCC 617 Field Experiences inBilingual/MulticulturalEducation (3)The in-service teacher is given an opportunityto observe and to participatein a field experience in bilingual/multicultural education. Experiencedteachers are supervised “on the job” andmeet in seminar groups to discuss andevaluate their experience. Videotapeddata may be utilized in the evaluation.62

MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENTMASTER OF ARTS IN URBAN EDUCATION (BILINGUAL/BICULTURALCONCENTRATION) AND BILINGUAL/BICULTURAL TEACHER CERTIFICATIONONLY FOR STUDENTS ALREADY HOLDING ANOTHER TEACHING CERTIFICATEPROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCODE TITLE CREDITSMCC 603 Applied Linguistics with Emphasis on SecondLanguage Experience 3MCC 605 Introduction to Bilingual Education 3MCC 607 Theory and Practice of Teaching the BilingualChild in the Content Areas 3MCC 617 Field Experience in Bilingual/Multicultural Education 3MCC 623 Contemporary Issues in Bilingual Curriculum Dev. 3MCC 627 Historical & Cultural Background of LEP Students 3MCC 650 Research in Urban Education-ESL/Bilingual 3MCC 655 Methods of Teaching ESL 3NOTE: MCC 617 may be waived, by the Coordinator, providing appropriate evidenceof experience has been submitted by the student; however, three other creditswould then have to be successfully completed, for the degree.Electives (select 18 credits from the courses below)MCC 600 General Linguistics and Multicultural Education 3MCC 604 Phonology & Structure of American English 3MCC 608 Language, Culture & Communication 3MCC 609 Multicultural Education & Psycholinguistics 3MCC 610 Multicultural Education & Sociolinguistics 3MCC 611 Theories of Language Teaching 2MCC 612 Observation of ESL 1MCC 618 Human Relations & Multicultural Education 3MCC 619 Americans in the World Community 3MCC 621 Multicultural Values in the Urban Community 3MCC 618 Human Relations andMulticultural Education (3)This course in intergroup educationis concerned primarily with fosteringbetter understanding and relationshipsamong individuals and groups of differentsexes, races, national origins, andsocio-economic backgrounds.MCC 619 Americans in the WorldCommunity (3)This course develops students’knowledge and understanding of worldissues from a global perspective. Particularemphasis is given to the economic,cultural, social, and political interdependenceof all people. Studentsalso become acquainted with curriculummaterials in global education foruse in K-12 classes.MCC 620 Workshop in OpenClassroom Education (3)Some theory behind openness is explored,but emphasis is on setting uplearning centers and developing curriculafor individual and small grouplearning. Participants share task cardsand centers they have developed withtheir children and develop techniques ofrecord keeping and evaluation.MCC 621 Multicultural Values in theUrban Community: Implicationfor Values Education in UrbanSchools (3)This course in the teaching of valueclarification gives teachers the opportunityto analyze the legitimate role of theschool in the development of values.Contemporary curriculum materialsand guides, especially in reading andthe social sciences, provide materialsdesigned to elicit value choices. Societalinfluences other than the classroom (i.e.,parents, television, and mass media) arealso analyzed. Emphasis is on social andcultural facets of a multicultural society.MCC 622 Cross-Cultural Perspectiveson Bilingualism (3)This course offers a critical analysisof cultural issues affecting bilingualeducation with special reference to languagelearning and interpersonal relationships.MCC 623 Contemporary Issues inBilingual CurriculumDevelopment (3)This course examines contemporaryissues in bilingual/multicultural educationas they apply to curriculumplanning and development. Emphasisis on the assessment of needs andthe evaluation designs of bilingual/bicultural curricula. The nature ofobjectives in bilingual/multiculturaleducation programs is examined.Models and methods of implementationof bilingual/multicultural programs aswell as the relationship between curriculumdesigns and bilingual legislationare discussed.MCC 625 Advanced Topics in ESL (3)An in-depth study of aspects of Englishwhich often present difficulties fornon-native speakers is offered. The primaryfocus is on problems in oral andwritten production.MCC 626 Survey and Development ofESL Materials (3)This course explores the relationshipof recent trends in language teaching tothe development of ESL materials. Studentsevaluate, adapt, and write materialsfor ESL classes.MCC 627 Historical & CulturalBackground of Limited EnglishProficient Students (3)This course examines the acculturationof language minority students inAmerican schools. Topics include: socializationand discourse practices thatcontribute to the variety of cognitivestyles of ethnolinguistic and bilingualstudents; the psychological and socialfactors that facilitate development of orinhibit their self-image, as well as theability to function within a culturally diversesociety; the relationships betweenbilingualism and intelligence, socioeconomicfactors and psycholinguistic processesthat affect ways in which childrendevelop literacy skills; psychologicaland pedagogical consequences ofschooling, including bilingual programs,immersion, and submersionstrategies; the concepts of “space” and“time” as being culturally imbeddedand their relevance to the bilingual educationalsetting; and the role of assessmentin bilingual schooling.MCC 628 Approaches to TeachingEnglish Writing Skills to ESLand Bilingual Students (3)The goal of this course is to provideESL and bilingual teachers or teachersin-trainingwith the knowledge, experience,and skills needed to assess studentwriting, develop appropriate writing assignmentsand teaching techniques, anduse new technologies (e-mail, the Web,CD-ROMs, etc.) to teach writing. Thecourse will also explore research onwriting and attitudes toward writing.63

GRADUATE CATALOG 2002–2004MCC 650 Research in Urban Education:ESL/Bilingual Tracks (3)This course introduces students todifferent research techniques so as toallow them to work on topics relevantto the fields of bilingual/multiculturaleducation and the teaching of Englishas a second language.MCC 655 Methods of Teaching ESL (3)Students observe, practice, and developpractical techniques for teachinglistening, speaking, reading, and writingskills to learners of English as a secondlanguage. Students conduct peer teachingand demonstrate various methodologies.Emphasis is on classroom management,testing, and developing creativematerials that foster communication.MCC 660 Internship in ESL (5)This internship is a full-semesterfield experience in a school with a recognizedESL and/or bilingual program.Students are assigned to work with a cooperatingteacher certified in their fieldof specialization. They observe, tutor,and then teach children, under the supervisionof the cooperating teacher. Internsassume the full responsibilities ofa classroom teacher during the course ofthe semester and are responsible for inclassand out-of-class activities normallyassigned to teachers.MCC 661 Internship Seminar (1)Students attend this weekly seminarto share, analyze, and evaluate their studentteaching experiences. They helpfind solutions to problems faced bythemselves and others.64