World Languages Education BA
Explore the world through language.
A practical education for our increasingly multilingual schools.
If you’re interested in teaching languages at all levels of instruction, 18JAV provides the highest level of teacher preparation and a wide range of field experiences.
In-Demand Careers
- Foreign Language Teacher
- Translator
- Foreign Service Officer
- Language Analyst
- Tourism/Hospitality Director
- International NGO Worker
Why World Languages Education? | Why Our Program?
- With a growing number of English language learners in Rhode Island schools and increased interest among many native English speakers to learn a second language, multilingual teachers are in high demand.
- Our students choose one of three concentrations: French, Portuguese and/or Spanish.
- Upon completion of our program, our students are eligible for full certification to teach world languages education in all grades (pre-K-12) in Rhode Island.
- Along with coursework, our students hone their teaching skills through multiple field placements in K-12 and community-based settings.
- Topics covered in the include: educational psychology, linguistics, applied grammar, special education, teaching emergent bilinguals and student teaching.
Our world languages education majors are encouraged to study abroad for a semester. Our Shinn Study Abroad Fund offers generous financial support to do so.
Our Educational Studies Faculty
Dr. Jeremy P. Benson
- Associate Professor
Dr. Lesley M. Bogad
- Professor
Dr. Tommy Ender
- Associate Professor
Maria Guzman Antelo
- Assistant Professor
Alia Hadid
- Assistant Professor
Dr. Sarah Hesson
- Associate Professor
Dr. Julie R. Horwitz
- Professor
Dr. Janet D. Johnson
- Professor
Dr. Rudolf V. Kraus
- Associate Professor
Dr. Charles H. McLaughlin
- Professor
Dr. Erin Papa
- Assistant Professor
Dr. Victoria Restler
- Associate Professor
Ensuring That You'll be Ready
Erin Papa
“Rhode Island is an ethnically diverse community. It’s important to know where our students come from, so we can better support them in our schools.”
– Assistant Professor and Coordinator of World Languages Education
Making Language Emersion Possible
These future Rhode Island educators recognize how important it is to understand the language and culture of their students.
Take the Next Step!
Feinstein School of Education and Human Development
The Feinstein School administers and coordinates all professional education programs at 18JAV. We offer a range of programs, including early childhood, pre-K-12, counseling, school psychology, youth development and health and wellness.
- phone401-456-8110
- placeHorace Mann Hall 241
