Language Component Teaching Assistantship
The Dean of Liberal Arts has given LLILAS several one-semester Spanish language component teaching assistant positions to be divided between fall and spring semesters. The intent of the language component concept is to introduce the use of the Spanish language in a classroom environment other than that of a Spanish language classroom.
Appointment as a TA grants eligibility for Resident Tuition entitlement (payment of tuition at rate established for Texas residents).
Duties: To prepare a parallel reading list in Spanish and conduct a weekly discussion in Spanish based on readings.
- must have near-native Spanish language skills
- must be a second-year graduate student in the Institute of Latin American Studies
Send to the LLILAS Student Office, SRH 1.301, a brief resume that specifically includes (along with a regular resume information) the following:
- level of Spanish speaking language skills (fluency in the language is requirement)
- indicate the discipline preference (Anthropology, Government, History, etc.)
- background experience in that discipline
- number of semesters in LLILAS
- what degree program (M.A., Ph.D., LAS/MBA, etc.)
- *date of English Certification if applicable.
*In 1989, the 71st Texas Legislature passed House bill 638 requiring that all public universities provide a program or short course to ensure that courses be taught clearly in the English language. In order to comply, the Center for Teaching Effectiveness and the Texas Intensive English Program are conducting an English Certification Program for international TAs and AIs. For further information, please contact the Office of the Graduate School.
