Language and Literacies Education Program (LLE)
Studies in the Language and Literacies Education (LLE) Program focus on curriculum, instruction, learning, and policies for education in second, foreign, and minority languages, particularly in reference to English and French in Canada but also other languages and settings, including studies of language learning, methodology and organization of classroom instruction, language education policies and planning, and student and program evaluation as well as issues related to bilingualism, multilingualism, cultural diversity, and literacy.
The program offers three degrees: the M.Ed., M.A., and Ph.D.. The Language and Literacies Education Program links with resources and research in the Centre for Educational Research on Languages and Literacies, where most of the faculty are located. The Modern Language Collection can be accessed on the second floor of the OISE Education Commons.
Faculty of the Language and Literacies Education Program:
Program Head: J. Kerekes
Head of CERLL: A. Cumming
Faculty
J. Cummins (LLE/CERLL)
A. Gagné(LLE/CERLL)
J. Kerekes (LLE/CERLL)
N. Labrie (LLE)
S. Lapkin (LLE/CERLL)
E. Piccardo (LLE/CERLL)
M. Swain (LLE/CERLL)
N. Spada (LLE/CERLL)
S. Stagg Peterson (LLE/CERLL)
Associated Faculty
E. Geva, Applied Psychology and Human Development
M. Heller, Department of Social Science and Social Justice Education
R. Childs, Applied Psychology and Human Development
R. Helms-Park, Linguistics, University of Toronto at Scarborough
E. Jang, Applied Psychology and Human Development
M. Johnson, Department of East Asian Studies
J. Steele, Department of French
Admission Requirements And Information About LLE Degree Programs
All applicants should refer to OISE Graduate Admissions for general information on admissions and registration.
All applicants are required to submit a resume and a statement of purpose describing their reasons for wishing to do the program, previous qualifications and professional experiences, particular research or professional interests, and future career goals.
LLE Program - Degrees
Master Of Education
Applicants are accepted under SGS general regulations, which specify an appropriate four-year University of Toronto bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a recognized university, completed with an academic standing equivalent to a University of Toronto mid-B or better in the final year. Ordinarily, applicants should have teacher certification and at least one year of relevant successful professional experience prior to applying. All applicants are required to submit a résumé and a Statement of Intent describing their reasons for wishing to take the Program, previous qualifications and professional experiences, particular research or professional interests, and future career goals.
The M.Ed. consists of 10 half courses. Students must take a minimum of five CTL3000-level half courses within the LLE program. Of these, 2 are required courses and must be selected from the following list:
Required M.Ed. Courses (Select 2 from the list)
CTL3000H Foundations of Bilingual and Multicultural Education
CTL3002H Second Language Teaching Methodologies
CTL3003H Planning and Organizing the Second Language Curriculum
CTL3010H Second Language Learning
The M.Ed. program of study may be taken on a full or part-time basis. All requirements for the degree must be completed within three calendar years from first enrollment for full-time students and withing six years of first enrolment for part-time students. (See the OISE Graduate Admissions for other admission and program requirements.)
Master Of Arts
Applicants are accepted under SGS general regulations. Admission requires an appropriate four-year University of Toronto bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, in a relevant discipline or professional program, completed with standing equivalent to a University of Toronto mid-B or better in the final year. Ordinarily, applicants should have teacher certification and at least one year of relevant successful professional experience prior to applying. Enrollment in the M.A. (rather than the M.Ed. degree program) is advisable for students expecting to pursue a doctorate in the future. All applicants are required to submit a résumé and a Statement of Intent describing their reasons for wishing to take the program, previous qualifications and professional experiences, particular research or professional interests, and future career goals.
The M.A. program of study may be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis and consists of eight half-courses and a thesis. Part-time students are expected to be available to take CTL3001 during day-time hours (usually Friday afternoons). Students must take a minimum of four CTL 3000-level half-courses within the LLE Program. Courses must include CTL3001H – Research Colloquium in Second Language Education, Master’s Level plus a course in research methods [RM] relevant to the topic of the thesis. Any ofthe following courses can fulfill this requirement: CTL1018H, CTL1030H, CTL1041H, CTL1306H, CTL1810H, CTL1842H, CTL3019H, CTL3800H, CTL3803H, CTL3807H, AEC1400H, HDP1287H, HDP1288H, SES1905H.
A student wishing to propose an alternative course to fulfill one of the LLE course requirements, will be required to obtain the approval of both the LLE Program coordinator and either their faculty advisor or thesis supervisor.
NOTE: Candidates are responsible for meeting deadlines to complete their course requirements, thesis committee formation and ethical review. All requirements for the degree must normally be completed within six calendar years from first enrollment for part-time students and three years from first enrolment for full-time students. (See the OISE Graduate Admissions for other admission and program requirements.)
Doctor Of Philosophy
Individuals pursuing the Ph.D. typically wish to be university professors in this field. The Language and Literacies Education program offers both a full-time and flexible-time Ph.D. option. Applicants must declare the option(s) for which they are interested in applying.
Admission Requirements
Full time Ph.D. option:
Applicants are accepted under SGS general regulations. A University of Toronto Master’s degree, or its equivalent from a recognized university, completed with an average grade equivalent to a University of Toronto B+ or better is required. Admission is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a master’s thesis, or the equivalent in the form of a scholarly piece of writing. Ordinarily, applicants will have a minimum of two years relevant professional experience prior to applying. All applicants are required to submit a résumé and a Statement of Intent describing their reasons for wishing to take the Program, previous qualifications and professional experiences, particular research or professional interests, and future career goals. If the applicant has not completed a thesis, then a sample of single-authored scholarly writing must be submitted with the application.
(See the OISE Graduate Admissions for other admission and program requirements.)
Flexible time Ph.D. option:
In addition to the full-time admission requirements outlined above, applicants to the flexible-time Ph.D. should demonstrate that they are active professionals engaged in activities relevant to their proposed program of study.
Degree Requirements:
Full time Ph.D. option:
Full-time Ph.D. students must complete their degree requirements within six years. Students in the flexible-time Ph.D. option must complete their degree requirements within eight years. Degree requirements for both programs are the same. The Ph.D. involves six to eight half-courses (depending on previous experience and academic qualifications), comprehensive examinations and a thesis embodying the results of an original investigation, and a final oral examination on the content and implications of the thesis. Students must take a minimum of four CTL 3000-level half-courses within the LLE Program. Students are required to take CTL 3001H - Research Colloquium in Second Language Education, Doctoral Level (unless they have previously taken CTL3001 - Research Colloquium in Second Language Education, Master’s Level [RM]), as well a research methods course relevant to the topic of the thesis. Any of the following courses can fulfill this requirement: CTL1018H, CTL1030H, CTL1041H, CTL1306H, CTL1810H, CTL3019H, CTL3800H, CTL3803H, CTL3807H, AEC1400H, HDP1287H, HDP1288H, SES1905H.
A student wishing to propose an alternative course to fulfill one of the LLE course requirements, will be required to obtain the approval of the LLE Program coordinator and either their faculty advisor or thesis supervisor.
For the full-time Ph.D., a minimum of two consecutive years of full-time study are required at the beginning of the Program, during which time students usually complete course requirements, pass the comprehensive examination, prepare a thesis proposal and form a thesis committee.
Flexible time Ph.D. option:
Students admitted to the flexible time Ph.D. have the same degree requirements as those in the full-time Ph.D. option except for the following: in the flexible-time Ph.D. a minimum residency of four years of full-time registration is required at the beginning of the program, during which time, candidates are responsible for meeting deadlines to complete course requirements, the comprehensive examination, prepare a thesis proposal and form a thesis committee. Candidates may apply for part-time status after this four year residency.