An investigation of topics of current theoretical and practical significance in mathematics education. Students will be required to complete a series of explorations, typically involving observation or experimentation in the field, which will be the focus of discussion.

Directed study of contemporary research and theory in selected areas within the field of education. The content of this course will vary from year to year and will depend upon students' research interests.

A study of alternative conceptions of educational administration, from its origins as a field to the present. Attention will be given both to historical and contemporary theories of administration. Limited to Ph.D. students and compulsory for Ph.D. students with a focus in educational administration.

A consideration of some of the central problems of contemporary social theory and their relationship to the study and practice of educational administration. The course is limited to Ph.D. students and is compulsory for Ph.D. students with a focus in educational administration.

PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Pre- or co-requisite: EDUC 7060 (C+).

Current theories of language with a particular emphasis on concepts of education as discourse and instruction as a rhetorical activity.

PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: admission into the Ph.D. program in Language and Literacy Education.

How current research, scholarship and theorizing in the areas of language, literature and curriculum studies can assist in developing fresh approaches to reconceiving the nature and purpose of the language arts curriculum as a linguistic, political and cultural enterprise.

PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: admission into the Ph.D. program in Language and Literacy Education.

Current trends, curricular issues and new concerns in reading education including the continuing tension between traditional and progressive ideologies. Identifies, from an historical perspective, what has changed, what has not and why; reflects on what is known and what to study; and sets a research agenda for the study of literacy.

PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: admission into the Ph.D. program in Language and Literacy Education.

An exploration of current research, scholarship and thinking in science education as exemplified by key themes and current issues related to science and science education.

PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: admission into the Ph.D. program in Science Education.

An examination of current issues in science education by way of selected topics tailored to individual students' programs and interests.

PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: admission into the Ph.D. program in Science Education.

An exploration of linguistic and cultural issues arising from the internationalization of English as a second language (ESL) teaching and learning, including current research of linguistic imperialism, linguistic human rights, cultural hybridization, sexual politics, and the feminization of speech.

PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: EDUB 7210 (C+) or permission of instructor.