Designed to provide a framework and strategies to develop biliterate/bicultural programs. This course examines from a global perspective the theory and practice of socio-cultural and psychological aspects of development involved in the education of children from Spanish-speaking cultures, including special needs children and their families.  Issues of peace and character education will be integrated in support of promoting world languages, cultures and people.  Includes 12 hour of field experience in bilingual classrooms.  Taught enritely in Spanish.  Fall semester.