Graduate Specialization in Language and Literacy Education (Doctoral)
Postgraduate
In Michigan Center (USA)
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
Michigan center (USA)
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The Graduate Specialization in Language and Literacy Education, which is administered by the Department of Teacher Education, is designed for students who aspire to be scholars, curriculum developers, and policy leaders in literacy at school, district, state, national, and international levels. The specialization focuses on literacy theory, research, and education. It is for students who wish to address issues of language and literacy development, literacy use, literacy instruction, literacy contexts of social, cultural, and linguistic differences, and the possibilities of transforming how people read and take action in their worlds.
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Subjects
- Literacy
Course programme
Current Perspectives in Literacy Research and Instruction
Introduction to Qualitative Methods in Educational Research
One advanced inquiry/research course related to the student’s field of interest.
Four of the following courses (12 credits):
Reading Comprehension: Research and Theory
Literacy in Sociocultural Context
Academic Issues in Special Education for At-Risk Students
Writing, Research and Theory
Research on Literacy and Technology
ELL/ESL Research and Practice: K-12
Seminar in English Education
Current Issues in Children’s and Adolescent Literature
History of Literacy Research and Instruction
Acquisition and Development of Language and Literacy
Special Topics in Language and Literacy Education
Laboratory and Field Experience in Curriculum,
Instruction and Teacher Education
One of the following research practicums (1 to 3 credits):
Practicum in Research Design and Data Analysis
Research Practicum in Curriculum, Instruction and
The practicum should be focused on a problem in language and literacy education.
Graduate Specialization in Language and Literacy Education (Doctoral)