Doctor of Philosophy in Language and Literacy Education (PhD)
Degree:
Doctor of Philosophy
Specialization:
Language and Literacy Education Quick Facts
Faculty:
Faculty of EducationSubject:
Education
Mode of delivery:
On campus
Registration options:
Full-time Application
Possible start dates:
| Deadlines for | ||
|---|---|---|
| Start date | Students with Canadian or US credentials | Students with international credentials |
| September | December 1st | December 1st |
Program contact details
Link to program website:
Application enquiries:
- Mr Christopher Fernandez, christopher.fernandez@ubc.ca
Please mail paper documents to:
UBC Faculty of Education - LLED
2125 Main Mall
Vancouver
British Columbia, V6T 1Z4
Canada
Tuition / Program costs
| Fees | Canadian Citizen / Permanent Resident / Refugee / Diplomat | International |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | $91.80 | $153.00 |
| Tuition * | ||
| Installments per year | 3 | 3 |
| Tuition per installment | $1,449.72 | $2,546.90 |
| Tuition per year | $4,349.16 | $7,640.70 |
| Int. Tuition Award (ITA) per year (if eligible) | $3,200.00 (-) | |
| Other Fees and Costs | ||
| Student Fees (yearly) | $709.00 (approx.) | |
| Costs of living (yearly) | $16,763.00 (approx.) | |
* Regular, full-time tuition. For on-leave, extension, continuing or part time (if applicable) fees see UBC Calendar.
All fees for the year are subject to adjustment and UBC reserves the right to change any fees without notice at any time, including tuition and student fees. In case of a discrepancy between this webpage and the UBC Calendar, the UBC Calendar entry will be held to be correct.
All fees for the year are subject to adjustment and UBC reserves the right to change any fees without notice at any time, including tuition and student fees. In case of a discrepancy between this webpage and the UBC Calendar, the UBC Calendar entry will be held to be correct.
Recent Doctoral Citations
- Dr. Deborah J Gibson: "Dr. Gibson examined her son's earliest, delayed, acquisition of words, focusing on his comprehension, using data collected in a longitudinal diary study. Her son has autism. She showed that his word learning related to milestones in his social and cognitive development, and argues for a broader definition of early word production." (November 2011)
- Dr. Reginald Arthur D'Silva: "Dr. Silva studied the effectiveness of voice recognition reading software in promoting reading skills and found that students reading fluency increased when using student-preferred reading materials with the software. The study supports the use of such software in international academic exchange programs." (November 2011)
- Dr. Maryam Moayeri: "Dr. Moayeri explored how teachers and students use the web in participatory ways. She extends New Literacies Theory, literacies that combine technology and ethos, by proposing that no one form of literacy supersedes or holds more value than another. Her research recommends refraining from devaluing existing forms of literacy when integrating new forms." (November 2011)
- Dr. Natasha Boskic: "Dr. Boskic examined the critical literacy practices of Alternative Reality Game players. The players, who were situated globally, worked collaboratively to imagine solutions to urgent contemporary social problems. The results suggest that such games can be used successfully to foster ethical sensitivity." (November 2011)
- Dr. Jodi Streelasky: "Dr. Streelasky investigated the ways urban Aboriginal children utilized wider understandings of literacy. She found that the children's practices were influenced by the technological transformations of the western world, and the locally-derived Indigenous world. This research argues for the relevance of finding a balance between these worlds for Aboriginal children in contemporary classrooms." (May 2011)
Further Information
Link to UBC calendar:
UBC Calendar 
