Master of Arts (M.A.) in
English Education and Adolescent Literacies

Purpose

The Focus of Study in English Education and Adolescent Literacies is designed to provide a coherent, interdisciplinary, theory-based course of study for practicing teachers and other professionals. It is intended to assist such professionals in their development of a reflective stance toward their practice and to enhance their ability to address critical issues in language and learning. It also intends to advance their fundamental understanding about language, literacy, and culture as well as issues related to diversity in schools and in society at large. Graduates are expected to provide leadership in their fields at local, state, regional, and national levels.

Required Courses

Selections will be made with the assistance and approval of faculty advisors. Other courses, beyond those listed below, may be recommended and approved.

• Edu T&L 970 - English Curriculum: Language & Composition
• Edu T&L 971 - English Curriculum: Literature

Elective Strand

Electives in English Education/Adolescent Literacies, English, or other areas of interest such as Children's and Young Adult Literature, Drama, Language Arts/Literacy, Reading Education, Teaching English as a Second Language, and Holistic Education are selected in consultation with the faculty adviser. Students may choose from courses such as:

• English Education
  • Edu T&L 873 - Popular Culture & the Tchg of English
  • Edu T&L 853.07 - Critical Reading in the Content Fields
  • Edu T&L 854.07 - Reading in its Social Setting
  • Edu T&L 925.25 - Seminars in English Education and Adolescent Literacies (topics vary)
• Adolescent Literacies
  • Edu T&L 901 - Changing Perspectives in Language, Literacy & Culture
  • Edu T&L 902 - Multiple Literacies, Technology, & Community Learning
  • Edu T&L xxx - African American Language & Literacies
• Children's and Young Adult Literature
  • Edu T&L 722 - Literature Across the Curriculum
  • Edu T&L 841 - Poetry for Children
  • Edu T&L 843 - Literature in Middle Childhood
  • Edu T&L 856 - Advanced Adolescent Literature
  • Edu T&L 862 - Roots of Fantasy for Children
  • Edu T&L 923 - Literary Theory and Adolescent Literature
• Drama
  • Edu T&L 644 - Teaching & Learning with Drama Grades 4-12
  • Edu T&L 727.56 - Special Topics in Drama
  • Edu T&L 777 - Intermediate Teaching & Learning with Drama
  • Ed7 T&L 888 - Advanced Teaching & Learning with Drama
  • Edu T&L 925.56 - Seminars in Drama
• Reading Education
  • Edu T&L 670 - Remedial and Clinical Reading Instruction
  • Edu T&L 671 - Clinical Practicum in Treating Reading Disabilities (pre-req. 670)
  • Edu T&L 727 - Special Topics in Reading
  • Edu T&L 806 - Curriculum Evaluation K-Grade 12 Reading Programs
  • Edu T&L 921 - Guided Survey of Research in Reading
  • Edu T&L 925.56 - Seminars in Reading
• English
  • Eng 700 - Introduction to Graduate Studies in English
  • Eng 716-56 - British and American Literature
  • Eng 780,781,795, 880, 881, 883 - Composition and Rhetoric
  • Eng 820 - Shakespeare

Exit Examination/Final Project

Students in the English Education and Adolescent Literacies Focus of Study design their final projects with their advisors. An Independent Study with your advisor is required during the quarter of graduation. Additionally, a Capstone course may be used to support students toward the completion of this project.

Examples of these projects include:

1. Sit-Down Written Examination (4 Hour Exam)
2. Combination Paper and Written Examination (2 Hour Exam)
3. Portfolio Option
4. Thesis Option