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The
Literacy Concentration of USD-SDSU's Joint Doctoral Program is designed
for professionals in the field of education who want to affect policy
and develop a scholarly approach to literacy instruction. The program
prepares participants to analyze, synthesize, and conduct research
that contributes to our understanding of language and communicative
processes. To this end, students have the opportunity to take a
variety of courses on literacy theory, current literacy research,
and qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. Additionally,
students are encouraged to draw on the expertise and mentoring capacities
of USD and SDSU literacy faculty through fellowship, research, and
independent study opportunities.
The program
takes a broad view on "literacy," and emphasizes the role(s) of
multiple modes of communication in shaping meaning-making. Working
from the notion that cognition is mediated by semiotic tools (symbols)
which are shared by members of a community, students in the program
explore sociolinguistic, psychological, cultural, and political
dimensions of literacy and literacy education. Students in this
program are particularly well-prepared to conduct literacy research
that seeks to identify and address issues of educational equity,
linguistic and cognitive diversity, and social justice as they relate
to literacy instruction.
Applicants to
the Literacy Concentration should have depth of professional knowledge
and experience in literacy education, including but not limited
to (1) a master's degree in literacy or a closely related field,
(2) a minimum of four years teaching experience in Grades k-12,
and (3) evidence of participation in professional organizations.
Professional
Links
American Educational Research Association
(AERA)
http://www.aera.net
AERA has over 23,000 members whose areas of interest and expertise
span diverse disciplines related to education, such as psychology,
history, philosophy, and political science. AERA hosts an international
conference that brings together educational researchers from around
the world. Its publications are highly respected and represent one
of the best sources of current educational research available.
International
Reading Association (IRA)
http://www.reading.org
The International Reading Association has over 350,000 members worldwide.
Go to this site to find the latest information regarding upcoming
conferences, online resources, texts, and professional journals.
See particularly the online journal, Reading
Online. This site provides information on literacy activities
around the world.
Media
Literacy Online
http://interact.uoregon.edu/MediaLit/HomePage
Sponsored by the College of Education at the University of Oregon,
Eugene, this site offers information to teachers and parents regarding
Media Literacy, including links to numerous worldwide Media Literacy
sites. The web sites for children and youth are especially interesting.
National
Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
http://www.ncte.org
Along with the International Reading Association, this site represents
one of the largest literacy organizations in the country. The focus
is on teaching, learning, and research in the English/language arts
at all ages, and includes a focus on adult literacy.
The
National Institute for Literacy (NIFL)
http://Novel.nifl.gov/nifl/about_nifl.html
NIFL was created by the National Literacy Act of 1991, when a bipartisan
Congressional coalition acted on the literacy field's request for
a federal office focused solely on literacy. At the site, you will
find information on technology and literacy, and there is particular
emphasis on education and services for adults with low literacy
skills.
National
Reading Conference (NRC)
http://nrc.oakland.edu
This is the site of the premier literacy research organization in
the world. It offers the latest information on the annual NRC conference,
journals, and current monographs on literacy research and instruction.
The
Chronicle of Higher Education
http://chronicle.com/index.htm
This is one of the best resources for current educational information,
particularly listings of positions available in institutions of
higher education.
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