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Programs
The University of Victoria offers graduate programs in Language and
Literacy leading to the degrees of MEd, MA, and PhD (Educational Studies).
These programs are intended for those wishing to further their knowledge
of pedagogical issues and practices relating to the teaching of Language
and Literacy in elementary and secondary schools, and for those intending
to pursue careers in educational research and teaching at the college
or university level. Programs are designed to accommodate students' individual
interests and objectives, and are undertaken with the guidance and direction
of their academic supervisor.
Students may specialize in a variety of areas and at levels from pre-school to adult. Beyond the conceptual core reflected in required course offerings, recent special topic courses, reflecting faculty expertise, have included:
- Multiple Literacies
- Children's Literature
- Secondary and Post-Secondary
Literacy
- Assessment in Language and
Literacy
- Family Literacy
- Language Education in International
Contexts
Program Outlines
NEW! Middle Years MEd and GPC Program Outline (this intake is full and we are not accepting applications at this time)
MEd Program Outline
MA Program Outline
PhD Program Outline
Graduate
Faculty in Language and Literacy
- Robert J. Anthony,
PhD. Developmental language arts, spplied linguistics, cross cultural
education
- Deborah L. Begoray,
PhD. Secondary English language arts, literacy, visual literacy and
media, literacy and health
- Robert (Roy) J. Graham,
PhD. English education, curriculum theory, rhetoric and composition,
cross-cultural studies and teacher education curriculum, autobiographical
inquiry
- Sylvia Pantaleo,
PhD. Language and literacy, children's and young adult literature, literature-based
literacy programs, literary theory, elementary curriculum, teacher education
- Alison Preece, PhD.
Language/literacy development and assessment, critical/cultural/media
literacies and young children, ECE, language and culture, internationalization
and curriculum
- Katherine J. Sanford,
Ed.D. Literacy, alternative literacies, gender, middle school education,
postmodern assessment issues, teacher education, mentorship, action
research, narrative inquiry
- Ruthanne Tobin, PhD. Elementary English language arts, instructional practices for struggling literacy learners, ESL instruction.
Residence Requirements
The MEd program has no fixed residence requirement. It may be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis. Some of the courses are available only in the regular winter session. The MA and PhD programs require a residence period of two consecutive terms.
Financial
Assistance
Limited financial assistance may be available for highly qualified
applicants.
- University of Victoria Graduate
Fellowships. There are very few of these available. A minimum grade
point average of A- is required for consideration.
- Teaching Assistantships for a few, highly qualified applicants with appropriate background. Further information available from the Department Chair or Grad Advisor.
- Research Assistantships for a few, highly qualified applicants
with appropriate background. Further information available from individual faculty members.
- Teaching Supplements
- Sessional Teaching Positions for a few, highly qualified applicants with appropriate background. Further information available from the Department Chair.
Graduate
Advisor
Information may be obtained from the Graduate Area Advisor, Dr. Sylvia Pantaleo:
Telephone: (250) 721-7845
E-mail: pantaleo@uvic.ca
Fax: (250) 721-7598
Office: MacLaurin A364
Applications
available from Graduate Admissions
and Records
Graduate Programs Office
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Faculty of Education, University of Victoria
Box 3010, Stn. CSC, Victoria, BC, Canada V8W 3N4
Telephone: (250) 721-7882
Fax: (250) 721-7598
Email: edcigrad@uvic.ca
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Program
Outlines
The following section
describes program outlines associated with the various programs in Language
and Literacy:
NEW Middle Years Language and Literacy MEd Program
and Graduate Program Certificate
(this Program is now full and not accepting applications at this time)
Total Units in Program: MEd 15.0 (GPC alone 6.0)
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July 2009 - December 2011
Application Deadline: February 28, 2009
Are you a teacher interested in middle years literacy (Grades 5-8)? Here is your opportunity to earn a Graduate Professional Certificate (GPC) and/ or a Master's degree (MEd). Working in a cohort of like-minded professionals, you will spend summer on the beautiful UVic campus and fall/spring learning online. Just 4 courses will qualify you for a GPC and all these courses can then be applied to a M.Ed. if you decide to continue.
GPC (4 courses) July 2009 - April 2010
MEd (GPC + 6 courses) July 2009 - December 2011
Program Outline
YEAR 1 (6.0 Units)
Summer 2009 (July, 8:30-12:30)
EDCI 542A - Reading Processes in the School Curriculum: Research and Processes (1.5 units)
This course offers participants an opportunity to examine and analyze research and models of reading which inform current classroom practice, and examine the processes of reading.
EDCI 543B- Language Processes in the School Curriculum: Writing and Representing (1.5 units)
An examination of processes through which representational skills and competence in writing are developed. Course will include analysis of research, methods and materials relevant to instruction in writing.
Fall 2009 (Sept- Dec)
EDCI 591 - Technology in Middle Years Literacy- online (1.5 units)
Course description TBA.
Spring 2010 (Jan-Apr)
EDCI 591 - Differentiating Literacy in the Middle Years- online (1.5 units)
Course description TBA.
Graduate Professional Certificate in Middle Years Literacy completed!
YEAR 2 (6.0 units)
Summer 2010 at UVic (July)
EDCI 543A - Language Processes in the School Curriculum: Oracy (1.5 units)
An examination of processes through which competence in listening and speaking is developed. Course will include analysis of research, methods and materials relevant to oracy.
EDCI 580 - Interpretive Inquiry (1.5 units)
A basic introduction to various forms of human science research such as ethnography and phenomenoloy with special emphasis on the contribution of such approaches to professional practice.
Fall 2010 (Sept-Dec)
EDCI 591- Literacies in Middle Years Social Studies, Science and Math- online (1.5 units)
Course description TBA.
Spring 2011 (Jan-Apr)
EDCI 591- Multiple Literacies in the Middle Years- online (1.5 units)
Course description TBA.
YEAR 3 (3 units)
Summer 2011 at UVic (July)
EDCI 598- Project (3.0 units)
EDCI 597- Comprehensive Examination (0.0 units)
Master's of Education degree (and GPC) completed!
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Master
of Education Program
in Language and Literacy
Total
Units in Program: 15.0
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EDCI 542A - Reading Processes
in the School Curriculum: Research and Processes (1.5)
This course offers participants an opportunity to examine and analyze
research and models of reading which inform current classroom practice,
and examine the processes of reading.
EDCI 543A - Language Processes in the School Curriculum: Oracy (1.5)
An examination of processes through which competence in listening
and speaking is developed. Course will include analysis of research, methods
and materials relevant to oracy.
EDCI 543B - Language Processes
in the School Curriculum: Writing and Representing (1.5)
An examination of processes through which representational skills
and competence in writing are developed. Course will include analysis
of research, methods and materials relevant to instruction in writing.
Electives (7.5)
Chosen in consultation with and the approval of the student's supervisor. Normally includes at least one research design course, one curriculum foundations course and one Language and Literacy course.
EDCI 597 - Comprehensive Examination (0)
EDCI 598 - Project (3.0)
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Master of Arts Program
in Language and Literacy
Total
Units in Program: 15.0
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EDCI 542A - Reading Processes in the School Curriculum: Research and
Processes (1.5)
This course offers participants an opportunity to examine and analyze
research and models of reading which inform current classroom practice,
and examine the processes of reading.
EDCI 543A - Language Processes in the School Curriculum: Oracy (1.5)
An examination of processes through which competence in listening
and speaking is developed. Course will include analysis of research, methods
and materials relevant to oracy.
EDCI 543B - Language Processes in the School Curriculum: Writing and Representing
(1.5)
An examination of processes through which representational skills
and competence in writing are developed. Course will include analysis
of research, methods and materials relevant to instruction in writing.
Research Design and Language & Literacy Electives (6.0)
Chosen in consultation with and the approval of the student's supervisor.
EDCI 599 - Thesis (4.5 units)
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