Course Descriptions

Not all courses described in the Course and Program Catalogue are offered each year. For a timetable of courses offered in 2013-2014, please consult the online registration information.

As of 2005-2006, certain course abbreviations have changed. Students with credit for a course under its former label may not take the relabeled course for credit.

The following conventions are used for course numbering:

• 010-099 represent non-degree level courses
• 100-699 represent undergraduate degree level courses
• 700-999 represent graduate degree level courses

Please use the following form to look up courses and find detailed information on course prerequisites, corequisites, and other special notes. To view all 100-level courses in a subject, select a Subject Code and type 1% in the Course Number field. (200-level = 2%, etc.)

Subject Code:	Select Subject Code ACB -- Anatomy and Cell Biology ACC -- Accounting AGMD -- Agricultural Medicine AGRC -- Agriculture AGRN -- Agronomy ANBI -- Animal Bioscience ANSC -- Animal Science ANTH -- Anthropology APMC -- Applied Microbiology ARCH -- Archaeology ART -- Art ARTH -- Art History ASTR -- Astronomy BAC -- Business Admin Certificate BINF -- Bioinformatics BIOC -- Biochemistry BIOE -- Biomedical Engineering BIOL -- Biology BIOS -- Biostatistics BLE -- Biological Engineering BMSC -- Biomedical Sciences BMST -- Biomolecular Structures BPBE -- Bioresource Policy Bus Econ CACE -- Adult and Continuing Education CE -- Civil Engineering CHE -- Chemical Engineering CHEM -- Chemistry CHEP -- Community Hlth and Epidemiolog CHIN -- Chinese CLAS -- Classics CLR -- Clinical Research CME -- Computer Engineering CMPT -- Computer Science CMRS -- Classical Medieval Renaissance COMM -- Commerce CORR -- Corrections CREE -- Cree CSCH -- College Scholar CTST -- Catholic Studies DENT -- Dentistry DRAM -- Drama EADM -- Educational Administration EART -- Art Education EBAC -- Executive Business Admin Cert. ECNT -- Continuing Education ECON -- Economics ECUR -- Curriculum Studies EDST -- Education Student Teaching EDUC -- Education EE -- Electrical Engineering EFDT -- Educational Foundations EIND -- Indian and Northern Education EMUS -- Music Education ENG -- English ENT -- Entrepreneurship ENVE -- Environmental Engineering ENVS -- Environment and Sustainability EP -- Engineering Physics EPIP -- Engin Profess Intern Program EPSE -- Ed Psych and Special Education ERES -- Education Research ETAD -- Educational Tech and Design EVSC -- Environmental Sciences EXPR -- Extended Practicum FABS -- Food and Bioproduct Sciences FDSC -- Food Science FIN -- Finance FREN -- French GE -- General Engineering GEOE -- Geological Engineering GEOG -- Geography GEOL -- Geology GERM -- German GERO -- Gerontology GRK -- Greek GSR -- Graduate Studies and Research HEB -- Hebrew HED -- Home Economics Education HIST -- History HLTH -- Health HORT -- Horticulture HRM -- Human Resources Management HSC -- Health Sciences INCC -- Interdisc Stud Culture Creat INDR -- Industrial Relations INTD -- Interdisciplinary Grad Studies INTS -- Interdisciplinary Studies IPRM -- Indigenous People Resource Mgt IS -- International Studies ITDL -- Interdept Medicine and Dentist JSGS -- JSG School of Public Policy KIN -- Kinesiology KINA -- Kinesiology Activity KIST -- Kinesiology-Stats Equivalents LATN -- Latin LAW -- Law LING -- Linguistics LIT -- Literature LUES -- Land Use and Enviro Studies MATH -- Mathematics MBA -- Master Business Administration MCIM -- Microbiology and Immunology MDSP -- Medicine Special Topics ME -- Mechanical Engineering MED -- Medicine MGT -- Management MKT -- Marketing MPAC -- Master Professional Accounting MUAP -- Music Applied MUS -- Music NEPS -- Nursing Ed Program of SK NORD -- Northern Govern and Develop NRTH -- Northern Studies NS -- Native Studies NURS -- Nursing NUTR -- Nutrition OB -- Organizational Behaviour OBGY -- Obstetrics and Gynecology OM -- Operations Management PATH -- Pathology PBIO -- Palaeobiology PCOL -- Pharmacology PGCL -- Post Graduate Clinical PHAR -- Pharmacy PHIL -- Philosophy PHPY -- Physiology and Pharmacology PHSI -- Physiology PHYS -- Physics PLSC -- Plant Science POLS -- Political Studies PSIA -- Psychiatry PSY -- Psychology PTH -- Physical Therapy PUBH -- Public Health RCM -- Rhetorical Communication RLST -- Religious Studies RRM -- Renewable Resource Management RUP -- Regional and Urban Planning RUSS -- Russian SC -- Science SCP -- School and Counselling Psych SLSC -- Soil Science SNSK -- Sanskrit SOC -- Sociology SOSC -- Social Science SPAN -- Spanish SPST -- Special Studies STAT -- Statistics SURG -- Surgery SWIT -- Std Well Init Toward Comm Hlth SYNC -- Synchrotron Sciences TECH -- Technical Vocational Education TEFL -- Teaching Engl as Foreign Lang TESL -- Teaching Engl as Second Lang TOX -- Toxicology UKR -- Ukrainian VACC -- Vacc and Immunotherapeutics VBMS -- Veterinary Biomedical Sciences VINT -- Veterinary Interdepartmental VLAC -- Large Animal Clinical Sciences VSAC -- Small Animal Clinical Sciences VTMC -- Veterinary Microbiology VTPA -- Veterinary Pathology WGST -- Womens and Gender Studies WRIT -- Writing
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ECUR 200.3 — 1&2(3L-1.5P)
Curriculum and Instruction

Introduces students to the fundamental processes of curriculum development and teaching. Sets out a conceptual framework (the transmission, transaction and transformation modes of curriculum) and uses that structure to present and critique the K-12 core program of the province. The laboratory component provides students with experiences in learning how to teach, resource-based learning, and the preparation of pedagogical materials.

Note: Students with credit for ECUR 201 may not take this course for credit.

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ECUR 234.3 — 1/2(3L)
Curriculum in Practical and Applied Arts

Deals with the planning and organization of courses of study in both Vocational Education and Industrial Arts. Students in either of these specializations may pursue work that is pertinent to their fields. Emphasis is on systematic and methodical preparation of learning programs.

Formerly: ETEC 272.

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ECUR 273.3 — 1(3L)
Oracy and Literature Elementary

An introduction to the methods available to elementary classroom instructors in the integrated language arts: reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing and representing. Focuses on the oracy, literature and educational drama aspects of the language arts.

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ECUR 200 and EFDT 101.
Note: Students with credit for ECUR 270 or 275 may not take this course for credit.

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ECUR 275.3 — 1(3L)
Introduction to Oracy and Literature Middle Years

Introduction to the methods available to middle years classroom instructors in the integrated language arts: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Focuses on the oracy, literature and educational drama aspects of the language arts.

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ECUR 200 and EFDT 101.
Note: Students with credit for ECUR 270 or 273 may not take this course for credit.

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ECUR 279.3 — 1(3L)
Introduction to Literacy Secondary

Provides students with an understanding of secondary education literacy issues in order to improve instruction in content areas through appropriate reading, writing, and oracy strategies. Topics include strategic reading, study skills, writing processes, technical and vocational reading and writing, vocabulary development, assessment, materials selection, computers and resource-based learning, and equity issues.

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ECUR 200 and EFDT 101.

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ECUR 291.3 — 1/2(3L)
Introduction to Teaching of English as Second Language

Prepares elementary, secondary and community college teachers to teach English as a second language to non-English speaking children and adults. Students will have an opportunity to study and examine: background; socio-cultural considerations; theoretical considerations about language learning comparison of L1 and L2; analysis of the structure of English; issues and problems inherent in the acquisition of second language; and introduction to specific instructional techniques for teaching a second language.

Prerequisite(s): ENG 110 or 6 credit units from ENG 111, 112, 113, 114, and 115.

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ECUR 298.3 — 1/2(3S)
Special Topics

Offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations to cover, in depth, topics that are not thoroughly covered in regularly offered courses.

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ECUR 301.6 — 1&2(3L) or SP(10L)
Teaching Procedures Elementary

An overview and critical assessment of existing practices and of new movements in elementary education. Students will be required to do a considerable amount of reading of the literature in selected journals. Topics include: Children, their needs and motives; Society's concern for education; The content of elementary education; Planning for instruction: Selecting objectives, Utilizing staff resources, Utilizing space and curriculum resources, Meeting individual differences, Methods in selected subjects of the curriculum, Measurement and evaluation, Reporting.

Prerequisite(s): ECUR 200.

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ECUR 305.3 — 2(2L-1S)
Methods for Multi Grade Classrooms

Introduces students to the "Multi-grade Classroom" as an organizational unit for instructional purposes in rural and urban school districts. Emphasis is on the instructional strategies utilized by multi-grade classroom teachers and on the management and organizational skills necessary for teaching in such classrooms.

Prerequisite(s): ECUR 200.

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ECUR 311.3 — 1(3L)
Methods in K to 9 Mathematics I

Designed to prepare students for teaching K-9 provincial mathematics curriculum and to improve their knowledge of mathematics, especially in the areas of problem solving, data management, numeration, calculation, and fractions. Students will become familiar with the current curriculum and useful support materials including manipulatives, print resources and other useful media.

Restriction(s): Only open to students in the ITEP and SUNTEP Programs.
Note: Completion of both ECUR 311 and ECUR 316 satisfy the math methods and External math requirements for the College of Education. Completion of only one of these courses will satisfy neither requirement.

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ECUR 312.3 — 1/2(3L)
Methods in Elementary Mathematics

Helps prospective elementary school teachers develop instructional techniques that reflect current knowledge of mathematics, learning theories such as constructivism, and classroom practice. It includes the K-5 elementary mathematics curriculum and useful resource materials including manipulatives, textbooks and other print material, computer software, videos, calculators, and children's literature.

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ECUR 200.
Note: Students may receive credit for only one of ECUR 312, 313, 315, 317 and the combination of 311 and 316.

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ECUR 316.3 — 2(3L)
Methods in K to 9 Mathematics II

Designed to prepare students for teaching K-9 provincial mathematics curriculum and to improve their knowledge of mathematics, especially in the areas of measurement including the Pythagorean theorem, geometry, (polygon properties, symmetry, tessellations), ratio and proportion, integers, and number theory. Students will become familiar with the current curriculum and useful support materials including manipulatives, print resources and other useful media.

Restriction(s): Only open to students in the ITEP and SUNTEP programs.
Note: Completion of both ECUR 311 and ECUR 316 satisfy the math methods and External math requirements for the College of Education. Completion of only one of these courses will satisfy neither requirement.

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ECUR 318.3 — 1/2(3L)
Methods in Secondary Mathematics

An introductory mathematics methods course for prospective secondary students. Topics include the current secondary mathematics curriculum, forces affecting the curriculum, and teaching methodology. Emphasis is on the development of problem solving skills, the use of manipulatives, and the use of computational technology to support instruction in mathematics.

Prerequisite(s): 12 credit units in MATH or STAT.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ECUR 200.

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ECUR 322.3 — 1/2(3L)
Methods in Elementary Science

Students will be introduced to teaching children science and to the Saskatchewan Science Curriculum for the Elementary Level. Various methods and resources needed to teach the Curriculum at this level will be demonstrated. Specific issues related to Science Education will be explored.

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ECUR 200.
Note: Students may receive credit for only one of ECUR 322, 323, 324 and 325.

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ECUR 327.3 — 2(3L)
Methods in Secondary Life Sciences

Students will develop and demonstrate an informed and practical philosophy of teaching the life sciences by exploring the nature of science, reflecting on the pedagogical implications of provincial science curriculum intentions and examining how current research in science education informs planning, the development of resource materials, and teaching methodologies.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 228 (formerly BIOL 253), BIOL 263 or PLSC 213 and 9 other credit units in BIOL.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ECUR 200.

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ECUR 328.3 — 2(3L)
Methods in Physical Sciences

Students will develop a series of conceptual frameworks that have practical implications for reflecting on classroom practice. Topics include: curriculum intentions, the nature of the scientific enterprise, concept development, assessment and evaluation, and pedagogical methods and strategies that support curriculum intentions.

Prerequisite(s): 12 credit units in CHEM, PHYS, GEOL or GEOG.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ECUR 200.

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ECUR 332.3 — 2(3L)
Safe and Effective Learning Environments in PAA

Deals with creating and maintaining safe and effective learning environments in practical and applied arts. Student candidates will research various approaches to the above topics and then develop their own philosophy, theory and management plan for facilties, classroom management and crisis in PAA.

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ECUR 333.3 — 1/2(3L)
Preparing and Evaluating Instructional Materials in Practical and Applied Arts

Deals with preparing and selecting learning aids appropriate for Vocational Education and Industrial Arts. Emphasis is on the development of teacher-competence in designing, developing, and applying materials that can be used to facilitate individual as well as group learning.

Formerly: ETEC 273 or 373.
Restriction(s): Only open to third and fourth year Practical and Applied Arts students.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ECUR 200 and ECUR 234.

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ECUR 334.3 — 1/2(3L-2P)
Methods of Teaching Practical and Applied Arts

The teacher's role is regarded as being a manager of learning and the organizational, leadership, and control aspects of this role are examined. Experience will be gained in planning instructional activities and in delivering instruction through the use of micro-teaching.

Formerly: ETEC 276 or 374.
Restriction(s): Only open to third and fourth year Practical and Applied Arts students.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ECUR 200 and ECUR 234.

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ECUR 335.3 — 1/2(3L)
Evaluation in Practical and Applied Arts

Deals with evaluating Practical Arts students through testing, observation and project assessment. Item preparation will focus on practical or performance tests. The nature of most Practical Arts activities requires an emphasis on performance observation. Basic statistical concepts appropriate for Practical Arts teachers are studied.

Formerly: ETEC 275 or 375.
Restriction(s): Only open to third and fourth year Practical and Applied Arts students.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ECUR 200 and ECUR 234.

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ECUR 337.3 — 2(2L-1P)
Methods in Secondary Home Economics

Introduces students to home economics education for secondary schools. Provides opportunities for examining Saskatchewan home economics and related curricula, exploring various teaching strategies, developing resource files, integrating concepts with other subject areas, and identifying and analyzing current issues and trends in home economics education.

Prerequisite(s): ECUR 200 and HED 111 and HED 142.

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ECUR 349.3 — 2(3L)
Methods in Middle Years and Secondary Drama

Designed for pre-service teachers of middle and secondary level drama programs. Students will both explore the theoretical bases of drama education and participate in dramatic activities for use both in and out of the classroom.

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ECUR 200.

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ECUR 352.3 — 1/2(2L-1P)
Methods in Elementary Physical Education

Familiarizes elementary students with theoretical and practical material in Physical Education at the elementary school level. Particular emphasis will be placed upon the selection of the movement activities and their progression as related to growth and development characteristics of the elementary school child.

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ECUR 200.
Note: Students may receive credit for only one of ECUR 352, 353, 355 and 356.

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ECUR 357.3 — 2(3L)
Methods in Secondary Physical Education

For prospective secondary teachers of physical education. The philosophy, objectives, teaching methods, and evaluation of secondary school physical education programs are emphasized. Students are given opportunities to gain experience in planning, implementing and evaluating physical education classes and programs.

Prerequisite(s): 12 credit units in Kinesiology
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ECUR 200.

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ECUR 362.3 — 1/2(3L)
Introduction to Principles and Practices of Second Language Teaching

For prospective teachers of any second language offered in elementary and secondary schools. Involves a study of major theories of second language acquisition and use in various contexts, and their relevance to language teaching approaches. Emphasis is on communicative/experiential and content-based approaches.

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ECUR 200.
Note: If English is your first language then at least 12 credit units in a modern language other than English is required.

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ECUR 370.3 — 2(3L)
Introduction to Elementary Literacy Education

Introduction to elementary classroom instruction in the integrated language arts: reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing and representing. Highlights reading and writing. Emphasizes instructional principles and strategies through the integration of theory and practice.

Prerequisite(s): ECUR 200 and 273 or 275.
Note: Students with credit for ECUR 376 may not take this course for credit.

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ECUR 371.3 — 1/2(3L)
Developing Writing Abilities

Develops English writing skills and abilities. Some sections make use of computers and other technologies exclusively for instruction.

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ECUR 200.

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ECUR 376.3 — 2(3L)
Introduction to Literacy Education Middle Grades

Compulsory for students in the middle years program. An introduction to middle years classroom instruction in the integrated language arts: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Highlights reading and writing. Emphasizes instructional principles and strategies through the integration of theory and practice.

Prerequisite(s): ECUR 200, 273 or 275.
Note: Students with credit for ECUR 370 may not take this course for credit.

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ECUR 378.3 — 2(3L)
Creative Activities in Elementary and Middle Years Language Arts

Deals with the philosophy, materials and methods for introducing creative activities into elementary and middle years ELA classrooms, with a focus on process drama. The significance and function of drama across the curriculum will be explored in conjunction with selections of children's literature.

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ECUR 200.

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ECUR 379.3 — 2(3L)
Introductory Methods in Secondary English Language Arts

Introduction to classroom instruction in English language arts, with a special focus on preparation for Extended Practicum. Topics include provincial curriculum, materials selection and preparation; instructional strategies for English language arts, integration of literature, language, reading, writing, speaking,viewing, representing, listening and student assessment.

Prerequisite(s): 12 credit units in English.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ECUR 200.

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ECUR 382.3 — 1/2(3L)
Methods in Elementary Social Studies

Focuses on teaching Social Studies in primary and elementary schools. It is an activity-oriented course which provides students with opportunities to participate in instructional methods and approaches for children.

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ECUR 200.
Note: Students may receive credit for only one of ECUR 382, 383, 385 and 387.

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ECUR 386.3 — 1/2(3L)
Methods in Secondary Social Studies

Identifies major concepts selected from history, geography and other social sciences. Emphasis is placed upon the learner's ability to demonstrate skill in selecting methods, strategies, materials and forms of evaluation in social studies. In turn, there will be an in-depth examination of the Saskatchewan secondary social studies curriculum.

Prerequisite(s): 12 credit units in HIST, GEOG, ECON, POLS, or NS.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ECUR 200.

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ECUR 391.3 — 1/2(3L)
Theory of Second Language Learning and Methods of Skills Development

The second of a 3-course sequence designed to prepare elementary, secondary, and community college teachers to teach English as a second language to non-English speaking children and adults. Includes second language learning theories, the psychology of second language learning, ESL Materials, analysis of written language, materials of teaching, and oral language in the ESL program and the evaluation of oral language.

Prerequisite(s): ECUR 291.

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ECUR 393.3 — 1/2(3L)
Advanced Methods in Teaching English as Second Language

Provides for intensive training in the theories and techniques of English as a second language; the extensive development of learning materials; the development of techniques of assessing students' problems in speaking and writing English; developing techniques for solving existing problems and for providing the opportunity to study more intensively the structure of the English language.

Prerequisite(s): ECUR 391.
Note: Students with credit for TESL 35 may not take this course for credit.

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ECUR 394.3 — 2(3L)
Methods in Secondary Religion

Reviews the methods of teaching religious education in the secondary school. The curriculum requirements of the Department of Education will be examined, and the appropriate methods for teaching these requirements will be reviewed in the context of adolescent faith development and the specific school context and situation in which the teaching will occur.

Prerequisite(s): 12 credit units in RLST.
Corequisite(s): ECUR 200.
Note: Students with credit for ECUR 392 may not take this course for credit.

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ECUR 398.3 — 1/2(3S)
Special Topics

Offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations to cover, in depth, topics that are not thoroughly covered in regularly offered courses.

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ECUR 400.3
Curriculum and Instruction for Saskatchewan Secondary Schools

Enables students with a teaching certificate or an education degree from another jurisdiction to plan for instruction in their minor teaching area. Plans will demonstrate an understanding of Saskatchewan curricula, include the use of generic and subject-specific instructional methods, and be designed to accommodate cultural diversity (particularly the needs of Metis and First Nations students).

Permission of the department required.

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ECUR 401.3 — 2(2L-1P)
Teaching and Learning in Community Education

Provides students who have completed their Extended Practicum with additional practical experience in community education in the Saskatchewan context. Students study issues of intercultural education in urban settings, and are expected to spend at least twenty hours working in community schools and other organizational settings.

Prerequisite(s): EXPR 402.

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ECUR 402.3 — 1/2(3L)
Language Schools Society

Provides students with a solid understanding of the nature of language, language and learning, language in schools and society, and language as a human construct.

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): EFDT 101.

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ECUR 406.3 — 2(3L)
Curriculum Development Post Internship

Students learn the fundamentals of curriculum development within a transactional tradition, critique curricula in their teaching areas, and undertake a curriculum development project in their teaching areas.

Prerequisite(s): EXPR 402.
Note: For students in areas where no advanced methods courses are available, this course is the preferred alternative.

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ECUR 418.3 — 2(3L)
Advanced Methods in Secondary Mathematics

Provides opportunities for secondary program students to reflect on previous courses, to research and report on topics related to their Extended Practicum experiences, and to investigate available technologies for teaching mathematics.

Prerequisite(s): ECUR 318 and EXPR 402.

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ECUR 421.3 — 2(3L)
Epistemology and Sociology of Science

Students examine how scientists know what they know, what kind of knowledge this is, how the social and technological milieu interacts with scientists and their knowledge, and implications for teaching science. Emphasis is given to analyzing scientific events from a number of different perspectives: historical, philosophical, sociological, and pedagogical.

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ECUR 200.

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ECUR 423.3 — 2(3L)
Advanced Methods in Science

Provides beginning teachers the opportunity through seminars, reflection on their internship experience, research, and critical exploration of curriculum materials to extend and develop from previous studies of science education the knowledge, leadership skills and expertise for excellence in teaching science

Prerequisite(s): One of ECUR 322, 324, 327, 328, or 398 and EXPR 402.

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ECUR 442.3 — 2(3L)
Emergent Literacy in Elementary English Language Arts

Develops an understanding of literacy as social-cultural practice. Emphasis is on the relationship between talk, reading and writing and the young child's own environment in varying cultural and cross-cultural contexts. Students will explore instructional and assessment strategies to support young children's emerging literacy in primary classrooms.

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ECUR 370.

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ECUR 444.3 — 2(3L)
Assessment and Instruction of Children Experiencing Reading Difficulties

Examines procedures and materials for assessing and teaching children who experience difficulty acquiring reading proficiency. The use of daily classroom data and the making of appropriate interventions to foster inner control will be emphasized within the context of the regular classroom.

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ECUR 370 or 376 and EXPR 402.

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ECUR 472.3 — 2(3L)
Methods in Middle Years and Secondary Writing

For middle, secondary, and post-secondary teachers of any discipline. Topics include writing process, development of students' writing abilities, evaluation, remediation, grammar and usage, ESL writers, and equity issues. Some sections of this course will use computers and email.

Prerequisite(s): ECUR 200.

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ECUR 475.3 — 2(3L)
Study of Language for Secondary Teachers

Studies aspects of structural linguistics, traditional grammar, transformational/generative grammar, systemic/functional grammar, and language content, usage, and conventions to enable teachers to develop and evaluate language programs.

Prerequisite(s): ECUR 200 and 370 or 376 or 379.
Note: Students in the secondary option with English as Teaching Area I or II must take this course.

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ECUR 498.3 — 1/2(3S)
Special Topics

Offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations to cover, in depth, topics that are not thoroughly covered in regularly offered courses.

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ECUR 805.3 — 1/2(3L)
Trends and Issues in Curriculum Research and Development

Examines contemporary curriculum issues in the context of catalysts of change and strategies of change. Students will have the opportunity to focus on their particular area of curriculum interests.

Note: Students may take this course more than once for credit, provided the topic covered in each offering differs substantially. Students must consult the Department to ensure that the topics covered are different.

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ECUR 809.3 — 1(3L-1P)
Models and Methods for Evaluation of Educational Programs

Examines current models for the evaluation of educational programs. The emphasis is on exploring the range of options which is available to the program evaluator and on developing an awareness of the strengths and limitations of the models. Problems in carrying out educational evaluations are also studied: examples of such problems are the utilization of evaluation results and the ethics of evaluation.

Prerequisite(s): ECUR 801, ECUR 811, or ECUR 812; or permission of the instructor.

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ECUR 810.3 — 2(2L-4P)
Design and Practice of Evaluation of Educational Programs

Takes the methods of evaluating educational programs and applies them to practical situations in classrooms, schools and school units. Particular attention will be paid to developing an awareness of the breadth of available techniques and to understanding the practical problems which arise in the conduct of evaluations.

Prerequisite(s): ECUR 809.

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ECUR 811.3 — 1(3S)
Curriculum Perspectives

Will investigate a variety of curriculum perspectives in relation to educational practice in a variety of contexts.

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): B.Ed. or equivalent
Restriction(s): Restricted to students enrolled in the College of Graduate Studies and Research or non-degree status graduate students by permission.

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ECUR 812.3 — 2(3S)
Curriculum Theory and Practice

Will examine theoretical underpinnings to the field of curriculum studies and implications for practice in a variety of settings.

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): B.Ed. or equivalent
Restriction(s): Restricted to students enrolled in the College of Graduate Studies and Research or non-degree status graduate students by permission.

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ECUR 819.3 — 1/2(3L)
Trends and Issues in Mathematics Education

Designed to acquaint students with recent literature in the field of mathematics education. It will focus upon translating various theories of how children learn mathematics into classroom instruction.

Prerequisite(s): 12 credit units in mathematics and 6 senior credit units in mathematics education.

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ECUR 830.3 — 1/2(3L)
Research in Teaching Effectiveness

Students will learn the philosophy, the principles, and the practices of communication that are applicable across disciplines in any field of teaching, especially as this communication facilitates teaching and learning development. The course content will be organized in a seminar format.

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance as a graduate student in the College of Graduate Studies and Research.

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ECUR 832.3 — 1/2(3P)
Practicum

Requires students to apply in schools the knowledge of teaching and/or supervision studied in course work. The specific in-school activities will include working in a classroom, with a teacher or intern and with a group of teachers conducting an in-service program.

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ECUR 835.3 — 1/2(3S)
Teachers and Childrens Identity Composition in Curriculum Making

Considers the way curriculum is created as teachers and children live alongside each other in educational settings. Graduate students will also examine the ways curriculum making in relationship with other individuals shape identity in teachers and children.

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ECUR 801, ECUR 811, ECUR 812, or ECMM 802.

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ECUR 843.3 — 1/2(3L)
Reading Process and Practice

Provides a theoretical and research basis for understanding reading as a socio-psycholinguistic process. The aim is to seek instructional implications of theory and research as they impact on issues of reading and constructing meaning from written discourse.

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ECUR 844.3 — 1/2(3S)
Narrative Inquiry

Explores narrative inquiry as a qualitative methodology for understanding experience in diverse research settings. Students will develop an understanding of narrative inquiry as both a method and phenomenon for generating field texts and research texts. Attention to ethics will be an integral aspect of the course.

Restriction(s): Admission to the College of Graduate Studies and Research.

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ECUR 870.3 — 1/2(3L)
Literacy Education and Curriculum

Examines the field of language education, emphasizing developments at the elementary, middle years and secondary school levels. Topics include language and thought, language and learning, language arts, curricula, resources, writing and the writing process, literature and the response process, and research in language education.

Prerequisite(s): 12 credit units in English and 6 senior credit units in Language Arts Education; or permission of the instructor.

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ECUR 877.3 — 3L
Early Literacy Development

This course explores the field of early literacy education, focusing on contemporary issues and concerns pertaining to young children (up to 8 years) and involving theory, research, policy and practice. Also included is a condensed overview of literature for young children, including various forms of storytelling and Canadian picture books, contextualized within oral language development as well as emergent reading and writing.

Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the College of Graduate Studies and Research.

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ECUR 879.3 — 3L
Canadian Children’s Literature

An overview of contemporary Canadian children’s and young adult fiction reviewed through the socio-political framework of Radical Change as this theory pertains to ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and disability studies. Critical literacy is offered as a classroom approach through which literature may be explored with elementary and secondary students.

Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the College of Graduate Studies and Research.

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ECUR 898.3 — 1/2/1&2(3R)
Individual Reading in Curriculum

A study in areas of a student's interest calling for intensive reading under the guidance of a faculty member. A proposal, representing a contract for the extent and nature of the work to be done, must be approved by CGSR. The final product is a paper or media production which is graded by the faculty member and kept on file in the Department.

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ECUR 899.6
Reading Course

Offered occasionally in special situations. Students interested in these courses should contact the department for more information.

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ECUR 990
Seminar in Curriculum Research

A required seminar for Master's and Ph.D. graduate students in Curriculum Studies, taken by all full-time students throughout the academic year. Ongoing research and development projects of faculty and students form the focus of first term seminars, while readings and student-identified issues form the basis for second term seminars. This seminar also provides students with information and guidance to help them profit from their program of studies, and to utilize computer technology effectively. Separate seminars are arranged for Master's and Ph.D. students. Registration in ECUR 990 seminar is required for one year only.

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ECUR 991.3 — (1L-2S)
Scholarship in Teaching

Students will demonstrate their scholarship in teaching through a collection of academic and professional work. The work will be represented through portfolios, which may include multi-media presentations, critical reflections and professional development.

Prerequisite(s): 27 credit units of course work toward the M.Ed. degree.

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ECUR 992.0
Project

A student in the project route must register in this course each term every year until the project or minor thesis is completed. A project is either a minor thesis requiring research, or a project, both with intensive reading under the supervision of a faculty supervisor.

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ECUR 994
Research

A student undertaking research leading to a Master's thesis must register in this course each term every year until the thesis is completed.

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ECUR 996
Research

Students writing a Ph.D. dissertation must register for this course each term every year until the dissertation is completed.

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