Welcome to Language and Literacy Education (LITR)

Introduction

Our diploma, masters and doctoral programs in Literacy Education engage teachers and other professional educators in the study of rich language and literacy practices from early childhood through adolescence and adulthood. Literacy studies have expanded dramatically in recent years and our internationally known Faculty draw on many disciplines that inform the study of language and literacy education, including cognitive, linguistic, anthropological, cultural, literary, critical and post-structural perspectives.

In our courses we invite students to reflect critically on contemporary language and literacy practices in and out of schools, spanning local, national and glo bal contexts. Our focus is on the many rich, multiethnic and multilingual contexts of language and literacy learning in our schools and communities.

Greater Vancouver offers a beautiful geographical setting and a rich multicultural environment as a backdrop for graduate studies.

Areas of specialization include:

Areas of specialization are not necessarily distinct; they often overlap and complement one another.

Undergraduate Prizes

01999 Bill DAVISON Memorial Prize

A $400 prize has been endowed by friends, family and colleagues in memory of Bill Davison (1943-2004) for an outstanding Bachelor of Education (Secondary) student in language and literacy education. As an English instructor at UBC, Bill left a profound legacy through his commitment to inspiring student teachers to bring language and literature into their classrooms. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Language and Literacy Education. The deadline for receipt of nomination is in early May. The specific date of the deadline will be announced in the call for nomination each year.
Click here for Bill Davison biography

01927 George Brooks WHITE Memorial Prize

A book prize valued at $140 has been endowed in memory of George Brooks White by his family in recognition of his dedication to the teaching of English. The award is made on the recommendation of a committee chaired by the Head of the Language and Literacy Education Department in the Faculty of Education to the highest ranking student in the field of Secondary English (Methods and Practice Teaching). The deadline for receipt of nomination is in early May. The specific date of the deadline will be announced in the call for nomination each year.
Click here for list of winners of the George Brooks White Memorial Prize.

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