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Secondary English (120 credits)

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Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed     Degree: Bachelor of Education

Program Requirements

The Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) - Secondary English program requires 120 credits and leads to teacher certification. Students who have not completed Quebec CEGEP, French Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate, or at least one year of university studies prior to commencing the B.Ed. must also complete a minimum of 30 credits of freshman courses (in addition to the 120 credits for the program) for a total of 150 credits.

The aim of the B.Ed. Secondary Education Program is to prepare strong beginning teachers for the secondary school level. This integrated program consists of academic studies, professional studies, and school-based practicum components. All of this is supported by studies in pedagogy, curriculum and educational foundations.

The Secondary English program provides students with the learning opportunities needed to become proficient English teachers.

Please note that graduates of teacher education programs are recommended by the University for Quebec certification to the Quebec Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport (MELS). For more information about teacher certification in Quebec, please refer to the Faculty of Education section under "Overview of Faculty Programs," "Undergraduate Education Programs," and "Quebec Teacher Certification."

Freshman Program

Students normally complete 30 credits in their freshman (U0) year.

The freshman year is the time to take introductory level courses in English, as well as to explore areas that are not normally taken as teachable subject areas within B.Ed. programs (e.g. Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, etc.). Students should also investigate the possibility of taking one of the First Year Seminar courses offered by the Faculty of Arts or the Faculty of Science.

In addition, in consultation with the program adviser, students may select courses from the recommended course list below or other courses. The list includes English literature courses that may be used toward the academic component of the Secondary English course requirements. Also included are several French Second Language (FRSL) courses for which placement tests are required to determine the appropriate level.

  • EAPR 250 Research Essay & Rhetoric (3 credits)

    Offered by: French Language Centre (Faculty of Arts)

    Overview

    English for Academic Purposes : Principles and use of academic research and genres, rhetorical strategies, and general editing skills.

    Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011

    Instructors: Laver, Susan Patricia; Bider, Noreen Jane; Moghaddam, Mahmood K; Cooper, Richard (Fall) Laver, Susan Patricia; Moghaddam, Mahmood K; Bider, Noreen Jane; Cooper, Richard (Winter)

    • 3 hours
    • Intended for native speakers of English. For students in all years and faculties.
    • Entrance test: Short essay first day of class.
    • Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken or are taking ESLN 500. Not open to students who have taken EFRL 250.
    • Students who complete EAPR 250 may not subsequently take for credit an Effective Communication course offered by the Faculty of Education
  • EDEC 203 Communication in Education (3 credits)

    Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

    Overview

    Curriculum and Instruction : Written and oral communication in Education (in English): emphasis on strategies for identifying, analyzing and solving writing and speaking problems. Course work based on academic and professional communication in education, with a particular focus on classroom communication.

    Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011

    Instructors: Bradley, Jon G; Hussey, Charlotte; Salter, Dana; Nowak, Anita; DesRoches, Sarah; Churchill, Andrew (Fall) Hussey, Charlotte; DesRoches, Sarah (Winter)

    • Because this course uses a workshop format, attendance at first class is desirable. If appropriate, may be included in the academic concentration.
  • EDEM 220 Contemporary Issues in Education (3 credits)

    Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

    Overview

    Admin & Policy Studies in Ed : An introduction to contemporary issues in education in local, national and international contexts, including a critical perspective on educational issues by drawing on a variety of analytical frameworks.

    Terms: Fall 2010

    Instructors: Churchill, Andrew (Fall)

  • ENGL 201 Survey of English Literature 2 (3 credits)

    Offered by: English (Faculty of Arts)

    Overview

    English (Arts)

    Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2010-2011 academic year.

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.

    • Winter
    • Prerequisite: ENGL 200 or permission of instructor
    • Restriction: Not open to students in English programs
  • ENGL 215 Introduction to Shakespeare (3 credits)

    Offered by: English (Faculty of Arts)

    Overview

    English (Arts) : A study of a selection of plays, in their intellectual and theatrical context, with an emphasis on the interplay of text and performance.

    Terms: Summer 2011

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.

    • Fall
  • ENGL 226 American Literature 2 (3 credits)

    Offered by: English (Faculty of Arts)

    Overview

    English (Arts) : A study of the literary works of later American writers.

    Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2010-2011 academic year.

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.

    • Winter
  • FRSL 101D1 Beginners' French (3 credits)

    Offered by: French Language Centre (Faculty of Arts)

    Overview

    French as a Second Language : A comprehensive introduction to basic vocabulary, grammatical structures and speech patterns of written and oral French for students in any degree program having no previous knowledge of French. Learning to communicate at a functional level in a French social milieu, short essays, cultural readings, mandatory lab practice and conversation class.

    Terms: Fall 2010

    Instructors: Labbe, Marie-Claude; Pellerin, Suzanne; Simon, Karen (Fall)

    • 3 hours, plus language laboratory and oral practice with a French monitor
    • Prerequisite: Placement test
    • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken FRSL 201 or FRSL 205
    • Students must register for both FRSL 101D1 and FRSL 101D2.
    • No credit will be given for this course unless both FRSL 101D1 and FRSL 101D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
    • FRSL 101D1 and FRSL 101D2 together are equivalent to FRSL 101
  • FRSL 101D2 Beginners' French (3 credits)

    Offered by: French Language Centre (Faculty of Arts)

    Overview

    French as a Second Language : See FRSL 101D1 for course description.

    Terms: Winter 2011

    Instructors: Labbe, Marie-Claude; Pellerin, Suzanne; Petcoff, Christine (Winter)

    • Prerequisite: FRSL 101D1
    • No credit will be given for this course unless both FRSL 101D1 and FRSL 101D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
    • FRSL 101D1 and FRSL 101D2 together are equivalent to FRSL 101
  • FRSL 207D1 Elementary French 01 (3 credits)

    Offered by: French Language Centre (Faculty of Arts)

    Overview

    French as a Second Language : Review and further training in basic structures, with emphasis on oral expression and listening comprehension. Awareness of French culture developed through audio-visual material and selected readings.

    Terms: Fall 2010

    Instructors: Liakina, Natallia; Laniel, Denyse; Petcoff, Christine; Fortin, Marie-Josee; Labbe, Marie-Claude (Fall)

    • 3 hours, plus language laboratory
    • Prerequisite: Placement test
    • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken Grade 12 or 13 French in Canada, or equivalent
    • Students must register for both FRSL 207D1 and FRSL 207D2.
    • No credit will be given for this course unless both FRSL 207D1 and FRSL 207D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
    • FRSL 207D1 and FRSL 207D2 together are equivalent to FRSL 207
  • FRSL 207D2 Elementary French 01 (3 credits)

    Offered by: French Language Centre (Faculty of Arts)

    Overview

    French as a Second Language : See FRSL 207D1 for course description.

    Terms: Winter 2011

    Instructors: Liakina, Natallia; Laniel, Denyse; Petcoff, Christine; Labbe, Marie-Claude (Winter)

    • Prerequisite: FRSL 207D1
    • No credit will be given for this course unless both FRSL 207D1 and FRSL 207D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
    • FRSL 207D1 and FRSL 207D2 together are equivalent to FRSL 207
  • FRSL 211D1 Oral and Written French 1 (3 credits)

    Offered by: French Language Centre (Faculty of Arts)

    Overview

    French as a Second Language : Language lab attendance required. Grammar review, comprehension, vocabulary development, selected readings and group discussions.

    Terms: Fall 2010

    Instructors: Leb, Danielle; Hyrat, Loretta; Miller Sanchez, Sandra; Creck, Chantal; Deslauriers, Roch (Fall)

    • 3 hours, plus language laboratory
    • Prerequisite: Placement test. Open to students in any degree program having an elementary knowledge of French and to those who have completed FRSL 207
    • Restriction: Not open to students from Québec
    • Students must register for both FRSL 211D1 and FRSL 211D2.
    • No credit will be given for this course unless both FRSL 211D1 and FRSL 211D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
    • FRSL 211D1 and FRSL 211D2 together are equivalent to FRSL 211
  • FRSL 211D2 Oral and Written French 1 (3 credits)

    Offered by: French Language Centre (Faculty of Arts)

    Overview

    French as a Second Language : See FRSL 211D1 for course description.

    Terms: Winter 2011

    Instructors: Leb, Danielle; Hyrat, Loretta; Miller Sanchez, Sandra; Creck, Chantal; Deslauriers, Roch; Groulx, Jean-Francois (Winter)

    • Prerequisite: FRSL 211D1
    • No credit will be given for this course unless both FRSL 211D1 and FRSL 211D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
    • FRSL 211D1 and FRSL 211D2 together are equivalent to FRSL 211
  • RELG 207 The Study of World Religions 1 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Religious Studies (Faculty of Religious Studies)

    Administered by: Faculty of Arts

    Overview

    Religious Studies : An introduction to the study of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam and Primal Religions.

    Terms: Fall 2010

    Instructors: Sharma, Arvind (Fall)

    • Fall

Required Courses (45 credits)

  • EDEC 201 First Year Professional Seminar (1 credit)

    Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

    Overview

    Curriculum and Instruction : Orientation to the culture of the school and to teaching as a profession, focusing on the general functioning of schools. Professional portfolios will be introduced.

    Terms: Fall 2010, Summer 2011

    Instructors: Benson, Fiona J; Amoriggi, Helen; Horner, Norman; Buckley, Bernard; Clarke, Ginette (Fall) Amoriggi, Helen (Summer)

    • Corequisite: EDFE 200
    • Restriction: Open to B.Ed. Secondary and B.Ed. K/Elem. students only
  • EDEC 215 English Language Requirement

    Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

    Overview

    Curriculum and Instruction : The English language proficiency test is a program requirement that must be completed in the first term. Anyone who fails the test must re-take and pass it prior to the third-year field experience. Anyone who is unsuccessful after two attempts must withdraw from the program.

    Terms: Fall 2010, Summer 2011

    Instructors: Baker, Beverly Anne (Fall)

    • Restriction: EDEC 202 must be completed before second attempt
  • EDEC 247 Policy Issues in Quebec Education (3 credits)

    Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

    Overview

    Curriculum and Instruction : This course examines the organization of education in Quebec from various perspectives, including historical, political, social and legal. It aims to provide students with sufficient knowledge that they can begin the life-long learning process of a professional educator, aware of, and contributing to, the policy talk on school.

    Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011, Summer 2011

    Instructors: Bordonaro, Tino (Fall) Irving, Donal (Winter) Irving, Donal (Summer)

    • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken EDEM 405.
  • EDEC 254 Second Professional Seminar (Secondary) (1 credit)

    Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

    Overview

    Curriculum and Instruction : Preparation for the second field experience through development of basic practices in planning and teaching in Secondary school classrooms. Competencies and Professional portfolios will be addressed.

    Terms: Summer 2011, Fall 2010, Winter 2011

    Instructors: Benson, Fiona J (Summer) Usher, Kathleen; Trimble, Lisa (Fall) Usher, Kathleen; Trimble, Lisa (Winter)

    • Corequisite(s): EDFE 254
    • Restrictions: Open to B.Ed. Sec and concurrent B.Sc. and B.Ed. students.
  • EDEC 351 Third Professional Seminar (Secondary) (2 credits)

    Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

    Overview

    Curriculum and Instruction : Preparation for the third field experience through engaging in the full spectrum of unit/lesson planning, critical analysis and self-reflection. Professional portfolios and competencies will be addressed.

    Terms: Fall 2010

    Instructors: Kenworthy-Grant, Judy; Clarke, Ginette (Fall)

    • Prerequisite: EDEC 254
    • Corequisite: EDFE 351
    • Restriction: Open to B.Ed. Secondary, B.Sc. and B.Ed. concurrent students only. Not open to students who have taken EDEC 306.
  • EDEC 404 Fourth Year Professional Seminar (Sec) (3 credits)

    Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

    Overview

    Curriculum and Instruction : Preparation for the final field experience and entry into the teaching profession. Emphasis will be placed on developing the ability to demonstrate ethical and responsible professional behaviour in the performance of duties. Final preparation of professional portfolios will be addressed.

    Terms: Winter 2011

    Instructors: Clarke, Ginette (Winter)

    • Prerequisites: EDEC 306 or EDEC 351, EDFE 351
    • Corequisite: EDFE 451
    • Restriction: Open to B.Ed. Secondary students only
  • EDES 350 Classroom Practices (Secondary) (3 credits)

    Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

    Overview

    Secondary Education : Competency-based discipline skills and methods of classroom management, emphasizing the relationship between theory and practice; the rationale for various approaches to classroom management; strategies for developing instruction that focus attention and reduce off-task behaviour.

    Terms: Fall 2010

    Instructors: Horner, Norman; Wilcox, William Keith; Handelsman, Rodney; Webster, Megan (Fall)

  • EDFE 200 First Field Experience (K/Elem & Secondary) (2 credits)

    Offered by: Education - Dean's Office (Faculty of Education)

    Overview

    Student Teaching : Students are assigned to a school for a "participant observer" field experience for a minimum of 10 days.

    Terms: Fall 2010, Summer 2011

    Instructors: Benson, Fiona J (Fall) Benson, Fiona J (Summer)

    • Corequisite: EDEC 201
    • Restriction: Open to B.Ed. Secondary and B.Ed. K/Elem. students
  • EDFE 254 Second Field Experience (Secondary) (3 credits)

    Offered by: Education - Dean's Office (Faculty of Education)

    Overview

    Student Teaching : A minimum of 15 days of supervised student teaching in a school.

    Terms: Summer 2011, Fall 2010, Winter 2011

    Instructors: Benson, Fiona J (Summer) Benson, Fiona J (Fall) Benson, Fiona J (Winter)

    • Prerequisite: EDEC 201 and EDFE 200
    • Corequisite: EDEC 254
    • Note: Expectations for this field experience, according to your program, can be found at .
  • EDFE 351 Third Field Experience (Secondary) (8 credits)

    Offered by: Education - Dean's Office (Faculty of Education)

    Overview

    Student Teaching : A minimum of 40 days of supervised student teaching in a school.

    Terms: Fall 2010

    Instructors: Benson, Fiona J (Fall)

    • Prerequisites: (EDFE 254 or EDFE 254D1/D2), (EDEC 254 or EDEC 254D1/D2), EDEC 215.
    • Corequisite: EDEC 351.
    • Restriction: Students must have completed, with a grade of C or higher, a minimum of 24 credits in a teachable subject and have taken the corresponding Methods courses as a co-requisite.
    • Note: Expectations for this field experience, according to your program, can be found at .
  • EDFE 451 Fourth Field Experience (Secondary) (7 credits)

    Offered by: Education - Dean's Office (Faculty of Education)

    Overview

    Student Teaching : A minimum of 35 days of supervised student teaching in a school. Students will be expected to assume an increased responsibility for students' learning, classroom management and formative and summative evaluations.

    Terms: Winter 2011

    Instructors: Benson, Fiona J (Winter)

    • Prerequisites: EDFE 351.
    • Corequisite: EDEC 404.
    • Restriction: Open to B.Ed. Secondary students only
    • Note: Expectations for this field experience, according to your program, can be found at .
  • EDPE 300 Educational Psychology (3 credits)

    Offered by: Educational&Counselling Psych (Faculty of Education)

    Overview

    Ed Psych & Couns (Psychology) : Selected theories, models, and concepts relevant to planning and reflecting upon educational practice and improvement. Overview of development, learning, thinking, motivation, individual difference, etc. In relation to applications in classroom teaching and learning, the complementary role of counsellors and psychologists, educational computing and technology. The Youth Protection Act.

    Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011, Summer 2011

    Instructors: Conrod, Scott; Appignanesi, Gus; Laflamme, Elaine; Birlean, Camelia (Fall)

  • EDPE 304 Measurement and Evaluation (3 credits)

    Offered by: Educational&Counselling Psych (Faculty of Education)

    Overview

    Ed Psych & Couns (Psychology) : The purposes of examinations. Causes of complaints about examinations. Equalizing means and dispersions in distribution of marks. Standardized scores. The percentile system. Essay and objective-type examinations. Taxonomies of educational objectives. Validity and reliability: item analysis.

    Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011

    Instructors: Ibrahim, Ahmed (Fall) Jazvac Martek, Marian; Ibrahim, Ahmed (Winter)

  • EDPI 309 Exceptional Students (3 credits)

    Offered by: Educational&Counselling Psych (Faculty of Education)

    Overview

    Ed Psych & Couns (Inclusive) : Evolution of special education to inclusive education; characteristics, teaching practices, and teachers' roles in inclusive classrooms. Overview of characteristics, causes, needs, and teaching strategies for students with each exceptionality, including students with intellectual, emotional, behavioural, sensory, physical and learning differences.

    Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011, Summer 2011

    Instructors: Conrod, Scott (Fall) Conrod, Scott; Appignanesi, Gus; Thomson, Roberta (Winter)

    • Restriction: Open to B.Ed. and Concurrent students only.
    • Offered through Continuing Education or Summer Studies.
  • EDPI 341 Instruction in Inclusive Schools (3 credits)

    Offered by: Educational&Counselling Psych (Faculty of Education)

    Overview

    Ed Psych & Couns (Inclusive) : Planning, implementing and evaluating curriculum and instruction for students with exceptionalities. Using technology and adapting curriculum and instruction for learners with varying abilities, learning styles, and needs. Collaboration with students, families, and other educators in the instructional process. Application component: application of instructional modifications for exceptional students in inclusive schools.

    Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011

    Instructors: Hoida, David; Cohen-Gazith, Karen; Thomson, Roberta; Zanni, Caroline (Fall) Hoida, David; Cohen-Gazith, Karen (Winter)

    • Restriction: Open to B.Ed. students only
    • Also offered through Continuing Education.

Complementary Courses (15 credits)

15 credits selected as described below.

Multicultural Education

3 credits from:

  • EDEC 233 First Nations and Inuit Education (3 credits)

    Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

    Overview

    Curriculum and Instruction : Study of First Nations and Inuit schools as diverse social, cultural, linguistic, political and pedagogical settings. Considers school and community minority-majority interactions and their influence on teaching and learning in educational settings. Examines how a teacher's personal practice can be influenced by an understanding of these factors.

    Terms: Fall 2010

    Instructors: Doxtater, Michael (Fall)

    • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken EDEE 441. Not for credit if EDEC 248 or EDER 464 has been or is being taken.
  • EDEC 248 Multicultural Education (3 credits)

    Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

    Overview

    Curriculum and Instruction : Introduction to theories about intercultural and multicultural education in Quebec and Canadian schools.

    Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011

    Instructors: Ghosh, Ratna; Doxtater, Michael; Palacios, Lena (Fall) Celemencki, Jacqueline M (Winter)

    • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken EDEC 410 and EDER 464.
  • EDEC 249 Global Education and Social Justice (3 credits)

    Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

    Overview

    Curriculum and Instruction : A cross-curricular, interdisciplinary approach to teaching/creating learning experiences for students. It will foster critical thinking and nurture lifelong global understanding, active engagement and participation in relation to questions of social, economic, and environmental justice, by infusing these issues in the classroom.

    Terms: Fall 2010

    Instructors: Choudry, Abdul Aziz (Fall)

Philosophy of Education

3 credits from:

  • EDEC 260 Philosophical Foundations (3 credits)

    Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

    Overview

    Curriculum and Instruction : Ideas essential for the development of a coherent educational theory and sound professional practice. Reflections on: the nature of the person, of reality, of knowledge, and of value; the aims of education, the nature of the school and the curriculum, the roles and responsibilities of professional educators.

    Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011

    Instructors: White, Boyd Eric (Fall) White, Boyd Eric; Trimble, Lisa (Winter)

    • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken EDER 400.
  • EDEC 261 Philosophy of Catholic Education (3 credits)

    Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

    Overview

    Curriculum and Instruction : An exploration of the philosophy of Catholic education, and its relevance in the world today.

    Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011

    Instructors: Boudreau, Spencer (Fall)

    • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken EDER 398.

Media, Technology, Computers and Education

3 credits from:

  • EDEC 262 Media, Technology and Education (3 credits)

    Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

    Overview

    Curriculum and Instruction : Orientation to the equipment and systems of educational technology. Examination of theories of educational technology, media education and technology education and the exploration and development of possible applications in school settings.

    Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011

    Instructors: Chehade, Ghada (Fall) Nowak, Anita (Winter)

    • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken EDEC 402.
  • EDPT 200 Integrating Educational Technology in Classrooms (3 credits)

    Offered by: Educational&Counselling Psych (Faculty of Education)

    Overview

    Ed Psych & Couns (Media) : Applications Software is the "gateway" course to educational computing. It introduces novices to basic computing skills, using a printer, word processing, data bases and spreadsheets. Assignments and projects focus on educational applications by teachers and students.

    Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011, Summer 2011

    Instructors: Bruzzese, Sam (Fall) Bruzzese, Sam (Winter) Bruzzese, Sam (Summer)

    • Also offered through Continuing Education and Summer Studies
  • EDPT 204 Educational Media 1 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Educational&Counselling Psych (Faculty of Education)

    Overview

    Ed Psych & Couns (Media) : Educational Media 1 is the "gateway" course for educational media. It reviews audio-visual education and emphasizes the rationale for audio-visual materials in education, and the underlying principles in their design, production and effective use.

    Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011

    Instructors: Baron, Maureen (Fall) Baron, Maureen (Winter)

    • Offered through Continuing Education

For students with a background in computers or other media applications in education, the following courses may be substituted for the above:

  • EDPT 341 Instructional Programming 1 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Educational&Counselling Psych (Faculty of Education)

    Administered by: School of Continuing Studies

    Overview

    Ed Psych & Couns (Media) : This course introduces the principles and classroom applications of a computer programming language commonly found in schools. Programming language will be Visual BASIC.

    Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2010-2011 academic year.

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.

    • Offered only through Distance Education
  • EDPT 420 Media Literacy for Education (3 credits)

    Offered by: Educational&Counselling Psych (Faculty of Education)

    Overview

    Ed Psych & Couns (Media) : The course explores the pedagogical use of media and multi-media in the classroom, and focuses in particular on the text, audience and production of media in a media literacy and integrated language arts program.

    Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2010-2011 academic year.

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.

    • Prerequisite: EDPT 204
    • Offered only through Distance Education

Secondary Teaching Methods - English

6 credits:

Note: Students selecting 18 credits of Secondary English courses as their other "teachable" subject will take 3 credits of English Secondary Teaching Methods courses to count as an elective in their program.

  • EDES 361 Teaching Secondary English 1 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

    Overview

    Secondary Education : Examination of appropriate materials related to the high school English programs; exploration of various techniques of teaching language, literature, writing and dramatics in the secondary school.

    Terms: Winter 2011

    Instructors: Biggs, Kathleen (Winter)

    • Prerequisites: 18 credits of university ENGL, COMS, or LING courses at or above the 200 level.
  • EDES 461 Teaching Secondary English 2 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

    Overview

    Secondary Education : Special interest areas in the teaching of English in the light of contemporary theories and research.

    Terms: Winter 2011

    Instructors: Benson, Fiona J; Peacock, Anne (Winter)

    • Restriction: Open to B.Ed. Secondary students having English as a teaching option.
    • Prerequisite: EDES 361

Secondary English Subject Area (54 credits)

Secondary English students complete 54 credits selected in consultation with the program adviser in one of two options with the following specifications:

Option 1
54 credits distributed as follows:
3 credits of "Required Literature"
6 credits from the "Communication/Language Learning/Linguisitcs" course list
30 credits from the "Literature" course list with a minimum of 15 credits at the 300-level or above
12 credits from the "Media/Cultural Studies" course list with a minimum of 9 credits at the 300-level
3 additional credits from the Secondary English course lists

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Option 2:
36 credits of Secondary English courses as follows:
3 credits of "Required Literature"
6 credits from the "Communication/Language Learning/Linguisitcs" course list
18 credits from the "Literature" course list with a minimum of 12 credits at the 300-level or above
9 credits from the "Media/Cultural Studies" course list with a minimum of 3 credits at the 300-level
And
18 credits of designated courses in another "teachable" subject area (Mathematics, Social Sciences, or Science and Technology - see these Secondary Education programs for courses)
And must also take
3 credits of Secondary Teaching Methods for the teachable subject area
(Note: this additional Methods course counts as a 3-credit elective in the program.)

Students in other secondary subject areas (i.e., Mathematics, Social Sciences or Science and Technology) who select English as their other "teachable subject area" take
18 credits selected as follows:
3 credits of "Required Literature"
3 credits from the "Communication/Language Learning/Linguisitcs" course list
6 credits from the "Literature" course list
6 credits from the "Media/Cultural Studies" course list with a minimum of 3 credits at the 300-level
And
3 credits of "Secondary Teaching Methods - English"
(Note: this additional Methods course counts as a 3-credit elective in the program.)

Required Literature

3 credits:

Communication/Language Learning/Linguisitcs

6 credits for students following the Secondary English (option 1 or option 2), or
3 credits for students in other secondary subject areas with English as their other "teachable" subject area

  • EDEC 203 Communication in Education (3 credits)

    Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

    Overview

    Curriculum and Instruction : Written and oral communication in Education (in English): emphasis on strategies for identifying, analyzing and solving writing and speaking problems. Course work based on academic and professional communication in education, with a particular focus on classroom communication.

    Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011

    Instructors: Bradley, Jon G; Hussey, Charlotte; Salter, Dana; Nowak, Anita; DesRoches, Sarah; Churchill, Andrew (Fall) Hussey, Charlotte; DesRoches, Sarah (Winter)

    • Because this course uses a workshop format, attendance at first class is desirable. If appropriate, may be included in the academic concentration.
  • EDSL 305 L2 Learning: Classroom Settings (3 credits)

    Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

    Overview

    Education in Second Languages : This course provides an introduction to theory and research in second language acquisition (SLA). It is designed to help students understand the processes, developmental patterns and factors contributing to SLA so that the students will be prepared to evaluate and develop teaching procedures in light of this understanding.

    Terms: Fall 2010

    Instructors: Saito, Kazuya (Fall)

    • Prerequisite: EDSL 300 or LING 200 or LING 201.
  • EDSL 350 Essentials of English Grammar (3 credits)

    Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

    Overview

    Education in Second Languages : Analysis of English phrases, clauses and sentences up to discourse level in connected text. Emphasis on distinguishing between grammatical form, meaning, and function. Identification, analysis and correction of common errors made by ESL learners.

    Terms: Fall 2010

    Instructors: Ballinger, Susan Gail (Fall)

    • Restriction: Restricted to B.Ed. (TESL) students
    • Restriction: This is a required course for B.Ed. TESL students. Students from other programs may be admitted at the discretion of the instructor.
  • ENGL 340 History of the English Language (3 credits)

    Offered by: English (Faculty of Arts)

    Overview

    English (Arts)

    Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2010-2011 academic year.

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.

  • LING 200 Introduction to the Study of Language (3 credits)

    Offered by: Linguistics (Faculty of Arts)

    Overview

    Linguistics : General interest course; intended for students in all fields. Topics include: linguistic competence vs. performance, language and the brain, language acquisition, sociolinguistics, historical linguistics, language universals, pragmatics.

    Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011

    Instructors: Lieberman, Mordecai (Fall) Nossalik, Larissa (Winter)

    • Fall and Winter
    • No prerequisite
  • LING 201 Introduction to Linguistics (3 credits)

    Offered by: Linguistics (Faculty of Arts)

    Overview

    Linguistics : Primarily for students intending to take further courses in linguistics. Topics include: phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Students will be introduced to techniques of linguistic analysis.

    Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011, Summer 2011

    Instructors: Slavin, Tanya (Fall) Noonan, Maire; Özçelik, Öner (Winter)

    • No prerequisite.
  • LING 355 Language Acquisition 1 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Linguistics (Faculty of Arts)

    Overview

    Linguistics : A critical study of the application of linguistic theory and description to first and second language learning. Topics include: the acquisition of sounds, syntax and word meanings; acquisition strategies; properties of the input; theories of first and second language acquisition.

    Terms: Fall 2010

    Instructors: Nossalik, Larissa (Fall)

    • Fall
    • Prerequisite: LING 201.

Literature

Secondary English Option 1 students take 30 credits of "Literature" courses with a minimum of 15 credits at the 300-level or above.

Secondary English Option 2 students take 18 credits of "Literature" courses with a minimum of 12 credits at the 300-level or above.

Other secondary subject area students take 6 credits of "Literature" courses.

Media/Cultural Studies

Secondary English Option 1 students take 12 credits of "Media/Cultural Studies" courses with a minimum of 9 credits at the 300-level.

Secondary English Option 2 students take 9 credits of "Media/Cultural Studies" courses with a minimum of 3 credits at the 300-level.

Other secondary subject area students take 6 credits of "Media/Cultural Studies" courses with a minimum of 3 credits at the 300-level.

  • COMS 200 History of Communication (3 credits)

    Offered by: Art History & Communications (Faculty of Arts)

    Overview

    Communication Studies : The social and cultural implications of major developments in communications from prehistory to the electronic era. Thematic and conceptual introduction to the underlying media technologies and to some key issues and practices of historical thinking about their role in society.

    Terms: Fall 2010, Summer 2011

    Instructors: Sumner, Lisa; Lamasanu, Stefana (Fall)

    • Restriction: Not open to students who have ENGC 200.
  • COMS 210 Introduction to Communication Studies (3 credits)

    Offered by: Art History & Communications (Faculty of Arts)

    Overview

    Communication Studies : The social and cultural implications of media. Surveys theory and case studies relevant key issues such as the ownership, structure and governance of media industries; the significance of emergent media technologies; and the roles of media as cultural forms and practices.

    Terms: Fall 2010

    Instructors: Hink Jr, Richard (Fall)

    • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken ENGL 278 or ENGC 210
  • COMS 300 Media and Modernity in the 20th Century (3 credits)

    Offered by: Art History & Communications (Faculty of Arts)

    Overview

    Communication Studies : An overview of the growth and impact of 20th century media such as radio, television, cinema and the mass-circulation press; their role in shaping the technological, socio-political and aesthetic dimensions of urban modernity.

    Terms: Winter 2011

    Instructors: Avery, Dwayne (Winter)

    • Prerequisite: One of the following: COMS 200, COMS 210, or COMS 230 or permission of the instructor.
  • COMS 310 Media and Feminist Studies (3 credits)

    Offered by: Art History & Communications (Faculty of Arts)

    Overview

    Communication Studies : Introduction to feminist studies of the media. Impact of feminist and queer theory on media studies; current issues about gender in the media. Emphasis will be placed on critical analysis of media representations of gender in relation to other social differences, such as race, class and sexuality.

    Terms: Fall 2010

    Instructors: Braithwaite, Andrea (Fall)

    • Prerequisite: One of the following: COMS 200, COMS 210, COMS 230, SDST 250, WMST 200, PHIL 242 or permission of the instructor.
  • COMS 320 Media and Empire (3 credits)

    Offered by: Art History & Communications (Faculty of Arts)

    Overview

    Communication Studies : The relationship between mass media and empire-building, as well as the role of mass and alternative media in anti-imperialism movements. Topics may include: Print technologies and the British Empire; shipping technologies, industrialization and the slave trade; new media and the anti-war and anti-globalization movements.

    Terms: Winter 2011

    Instructors: Manjikian, Lalai (Winter)

    • Prerequisite: One of the following: COMS 200, COMS 210, or COMS 230 or permission of the instructor.
  • COMS 330 Media in Cultural Life (3 credits)

    Offered by: Art History & Communications (Faculty of Arts)

    Overview

    Communication Studies : Introduction to a range of theories and qualitative methods in communication studies for the critical analysis of media practices in cultural life.

    Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2010-2011 academic year.

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.

    • Prerequisite: One of the following: COMS 200, COMS 210, or COMS 230 or permission of the instructor.
  • ENGL 275 Introduction to Cultural Studies (3 credits)

    Offered by: English (Faculty of Arts)

    Overview

    English (Arts) : A survey of cultural studies, its history and subject matter, presenting key interpretive and analytic concepts, the aesthetic and political issues involved in the construction of sign systems, definitions of culture and cultural values conceptualized both as a way of life and as a set of actual practices and products.

    Terms: Fall 2010

    Instructors: Ponech, Trevor (Fall)

    • Fall
    • Required of all U1 Cultural Studies students
  • ENGL 279 Introduction to Film as Art (3 credits)

    Offered by: English (Faculty of Arts)

    Overview

    English (Arts) : An introduction to film aesthetics, with emphasis on narrative, style and genre throughout the history of cinema.

    Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2010-2011 academic year.

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.

  • ENGL 280 Introduction to Film as Mass Medium (3 credits)

    Offered by: English (Faculty of Arts)

    Overview

    English (Arts) : An introduction to film's social, historical, and technological contexts, including its relationships to other mass media.

    Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2010-2011 academic year.

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.

    • Students will be required to pay a screening fee.
  • ENGL 345 Literature and Society (3 credits)

    Offered by: English (Faculty of Arts)

    Overview

    English (Arts) : An examination of issues relating to literature and its social contexts, such as implications of gender, race, ethnicity.

    Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2010-2011 academic year.

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.

  • ENGL 378 Media and Culture (3 credits)

    Offered by: English (Faculty of Arts)

    Overview

    English (Arts) : An introduction to the study of television and its distinctive aesthetic, generic, and discursive features.

    Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2010-2011 academic year.

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.

    • Fall
    • Prerequisite: ENGL 275
  • ENGL 386 Fans, Celebrities, Audiences (3 credits)

    Offered by: English (Faculty of Arts)

    Overview

    English (Arts) : A study of celebrity, audience behaviour, and fan culture, including the symbolic function of the celebrity, the celebrity as 'text', and the interaction of fandom with the production of conventions and meaning in popular cultural forms.

    Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2010-2011 academic year.

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.

    • Fall
  • ENGL 388 Studies in Popular Culture (3 credits)

    Offered by: English (Faculty of Arts)

    Overview

    English (Arts) : History and development of important forms of popular culture. Topics may include traditional ballads; fairs; carnivals and popular festivity; material culture; popular fiction; mainstream television.

    Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2010-2011 academic year.

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.

    • Winter
  • ENGL 389 Studies in Popular Culture (3 credits)

    Offered by: English (Faculty of Arts)

    Overview

    English (Arts) : History and development of important forms of popular culture.

    Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2010-2011 academic year.

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.

    • Winter

Cultural Studies (9 credits)

At least 3 credits must be at the 300 level or higher

Drama/Theatre (3 credits)

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