Research

Faculty within the World Education program engage in research focused on instructional methods, integrated technologies, second language theories, and research and evaluation for world languages.

Programs

TPTE’s World Language Education program prepares individuals to become PreK–12 World Language educators and supports those seeking to deepen their expertise in the field.

Undergraduate Minor

Students interested in becoming PreK-12 World Language teachers can earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in the College of Arts and Sciences with a major in a world language (e.g., French, German, Latin, Spanish) and a minor in World Language Education. The undergraduate minor leads to a Master of Science (M. S.) degree that includes a year-long internship and the opportunity to earn teacher licensure. 

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Graduate

We offer Master of Science (M.S.), Educational Specialist (Ed.S.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees with opportunities for focused study in World Language Education.

  • The M.S. programs include pathways for students seeking initial teaching licensure as well as options for those who already hold a valid teaching license, are preparing to teach at the postsecondary level, or are pursuing careers that do not require licensure.
  • The Ed.S. and Ph.D. programs are designed for students who already hold a master’s degree and wish to advance their professional knowledge and expertise in world language education.

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To know other languages is to have other windows from which to view the world.

World Language Education Faculty 

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James Coda 

Assistant Professor

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Sharing Recent Work From Faculty and Students

Critical Inquiry in Language Studies
Siffrinn, N., & Coda, J. (2024). A literature review of posthumanist and new materialist research in applied linguistics. Critical Inquiry in Language Studies, 22, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1080/15427587.2024.2415619

Critical Inquiry in Language
Siffrinn, N., & Coda, J. (Online Dec 2024). A literature review of posthumanist and new materialist research in applied linguistics and language education. Critical Inquiry in Language Studies. https://doi.org/10.1080/15427587.2024.2415619

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Convention
Coda, J. (2025, March). Developing your Queer Inquiry-Based Pedagogical Toolbox. Presentation at the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Convention in Long Beach, CA.