M.Ed. in Curriculum Studies - Multiliteracies & Multilingualism

The Multiliteracies and Multilingualism focus program is a specialized cohort program in the field of Curriculum Studies that offers advanced study in applied linguisitics and literacy education. The program is designed to critically examine current research, theories, policies and practices and provides a forum for dialogue about important topics such as how to promote educational equity in increasingly multilingual classrooms and about how literacy should be defined, taught and learned.

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Faculty Research
Study Routes
Full-time/Part-time
On-line Study
Typical Program of Study
Courses

Faculty Research

Faculty conducting research in the areas of Multiliteracies & Multilingualism:

Julie Byrd Clark	Farahnaz Faez	Rachel Heydon
Kathy Hibbert	Michael Kehler	Perry Klein
Susan Majhanovich	Rosamund Stooke	Shelley Taylor

Study Routes

Academic Route (Thesis Option)
- 2 Core Courses
  - 9580 Introduction to Curriculum
  - 9678 Diverse Traditions: Approaches to Educational Research
- 3 of:
  - 9538 Minority Language Issues
  - 9557 English Teaching: Current Issues
  - 9578 Issues in Second Language Teaching and Learning
  - 9581 Writing, Reading and Representing across the Curriculum
  - 9586 Development of Literacy
  - 9588 First and Second Language Acquisition
  - 9625 Critical Issues in Language and Literacy Education
- 1 Elective Course
- 9693 Individual Proposal Preparation (IPP)
- 9590 Master's Thesis.
  
  This option is recommended for students with an interest in research or anticipating graduate work at the doctoral level.
  
  Thesis Supervisor: Prospective students are not required to secure a Thesis Supervisor at the time of application; however, those wishing to ensure there are faculty members on staff who research in their area of interest are invited to review the Faculty Research page. At the time of admission, students are assigned an Academic Advisor who will guide them through course and program planning. When students are ready to begin work on their IPP, they may approach any Faculty of Education faculty member to act as Thesis Supervisor. For more information about securing a Supervisor, please see the MEd Thesis Guide and the Program Policies web page.
  
  9683. Individual Proposal Preparation: This provides a structure for the writing of a thesis proposal. An initial review of relevant research provides the background for the proposed study. The methodological framework and the method to be employed are studied and developed. Ethical considerations are investigated and, where appropriate, an ethical review document prepared. This is not a course but a milestone and compulsory element for those writing a Thesis.
  
  9590. Master's Thesis:
  MEd Thesis Guide
  The School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Thesis Regulation Guide
Professional Route (Course-based Option)
- 2 Core Courses
  - 9580 Introduction to Curriculum
  - 9678 Diverse Traditions: Approaches to Educational Research
- 3 of:
  - 9538 Minority Language Issues
  - 9557 English Teaching: Current Issues
  - 9578 Issues in Second Language Teaching and Learning
  - 9581 Writing, Reading and Representing across the Curriculum
  - 9586 Development of Literacy
  - 9588 First and Second Language Acquisition
  - 9625 Critical Issues in Language and Literacy Education
- 2 Elective Courses
- 9691 Master's Seminar

Full-time/Part-time

The Multiliteracies & Multilingualism program is offered on a part-time or full-time basis. M.Ed. Educational Studies on-site courses are offered in the evenings to accomodate in-service teachers.

Full-time - minimum three terms of registration. The Academic (thesis) route normally takes 4-6 terms to complete the program and the Professional (course-based) route normally takes 3 terms to complete the program . A typical full-time course load is three courses per term.

Part-time - normally takes 6-8 terms (2-3 years) to complete the program. A typical part-time course load for those working full time is one course per term. Where opportunity allows, part-time students may seek permission to take two courses per term maximum.

On-line Study

Online study - Students registered in onsite programs may request to register for an on-line elective course if space permits after on-line students have registered.

WebCT OWL - both on-line and onsite courses are accessible via the WebCT OWL platform, although instructors of onsite courses use this tool to varying degrees (some not at all). Access to a course in WebCT OWL is opened on the first business day of each term, but please note class start dates on the applicable timetable on the Graduate Programs & Research web site. Content may not be posted until closer to the first scheduled day of a class.

Typical Program of Study

Term	Academic (Thesis) Full-Time	Academic (Thesis) Part-Time	Professional (Course-based) Full-Time	Professional (Course-based) Part-Time
1-Fall	9580 Introduction to Curriculum Two of: 9578 Issues in Second Language Teaching and Learning 9586 Development of Literacy 9588 First and Second Language Acquisition	9580 Introduction to Curriculum	9580 Introduction to Curriculum Two of: 9578 Issues in Second Language Teaching and Learning 9586 Development of Literacy 9588 First and Second Language Acquisition	9580 Introduction to Curriculum
2-Winter	9678 Diverse Traditions:Approaches to Educational Research Two of: 9538 Minority Language Issues 9557 English Teaching: Current Issues 9581 Writing, Reading and Representing across the Curriculum	One of: 9538 Minority Language Issues 9557 English Teaching: Current Issues 9581 Writing, Reading and Representing across the Curriculum	9678 Diverse Traditions:Approaches to Educational Research Two of: 9538 Minority Language Issues 9557 English Teaching: Current Issues 9581 Writing, Reading and Representing across the Curriculum	One of: 9538 Minority Language Issues 9557 English Teaching: Current Issues 9581 Writing, Reading and Representing across the Curriculum
3-Summer	9683 IPP	9625 Critical Issues in Language and Literacy Education 1 Elective Courses	9625 Critical Issues in Language and Literacy Education 9691 Master's Seminar	9625 Critical Issues in Language and Literacy Education 1 Elective Courses
4-Fall	9590 Master's Thesis	One of: 9578 Issues in Second Language Teaching and Learning 9586 Development of Literacy 9588 First and Second Language Acquisition		One of: 9578 Issues in Second Language Teaching and Learning 9586 Development of Literacy 9588 First and Second Language Acquisition
5-Winter	9590 Master's Thesis	9678 Diverse Traditions:Approaches to Educational Research		9678 Diverse Traditions:Approaches to Educational Research
6-Summer		9683 IPP		1 Elective Course 9691 Master's Seminar
7-Fall		9590 Master's Thesis
8-Winter		9590 Master's Thesis

IPP = Individual Proposal Preparation (calendar description above in "Study Routes")

Timetables are posted on-line one at a time a month before the start of each new term. Classes generally meet as follows:

Fall Term/Winter Term:

Onsite courses meet one evening (6:30 pm - 9:30 pm) per week for 12 weeks
On-line courses run for 12 weeks

Summer Term

Intersession (onsite): Two evenings per week for 6 weeks beginning in May
Summer Session (onsite): 3 mornings or afternoons per week for 4 weeks in July
Summer On-line: courses run for 12 weeks on-line beginning in May

Courses

Course Descriptions