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graduate interdisciplinary specialization (GIS)
core course descriptions
The specialization includes 3 core courses. The first two core courses cover the foundations of literacy studies, including the central questions, theories, approaches, methods, and history. The third core course provides an interdisciplinary perspective. Students should choose their Third Core Course in consultation with their faculty advisers.
Sample Syllabi.
First Core Course 5 hours
English 750
Introduction to Graduate Studies in Literacy U G 5
Sample Syllabus
Basic issues in literacy research: the "great debates" about literacy - oral v. written, traditional v. modern - literacy's relationships with development, major approaches in interpreting literacy.
Second Core Course 5 hours
English 884
Literacy Studies: Past and Present U G 5
Sample Syllabus
From the invention of alphabets to the electronic age: literacy's relationships with social, cultural, political, and economic changes; impacts and significance for individuals and collectives. Cross-listed as History 775.
History 775
History of Literacy G 5
From the invention of alphabets to the electronic age: literacy's relationships with social, cultural, political, and economic changes; impacts and significance for individuals and collectives. Sp Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. Cross-listed as English 884.
Third Core Course 3-5 hours (Additional hours may count toward electives)
EDU T&L 901
Changing Perspectives in Language, Literacy, and Culture G 3
Introductory seminar highlights interdisciplinary nature of studies in language, literacy, and culture and provides historical perspective for theoretical shifts that influence research and teaching. Prereq: Admission to LLC PhD program.
English 883
Studies in Literacy G 5
Examination of the meanings of the term "literacy" and the historical, cognitive, social, economic, artistic, and political consequences of these definitions. Topics vary.
EDU T&L 930
Literacy Research and Issues of Diversity in the Classroom G 3
Examines literacy research and diversity issues (language and cultural factors) that influence classroom and school evaluations, instruments and instructional practices.
English 789
Introduction to Graduate Studies in Digital Media G 5
Explores how scholars in English studies use computer technologies and multiple media to make meaning, represent and analyze information, teach, and conduct research.
ARTS&SCI 720
Scientific Literacy G 5
Explores nature of scientific literacy, scientific thought, roots of western science and technology and the relationship between scientific and other forms of literacy.
ARTS&SCI 709
Health Literacy G 3
Examines the issues and challenges of low health literacy, including research; development and testing of information in plain language; health communication techniques; and organizational approaches to meet these challenges. (Cross-listed as Allied Med 709, Med Col 710, Nursing 710, and Pharmacy 709)
Design
Visual Literacy G 5 Under development
ARCH
Spatial Literacy G 5 Under development
