The Master of Arts in Teaching or MA(T) program is designed for the professional teacher of Language Arts and/or English, and includes a balance of contemporary educational, literary and literacy theories with content in English studies.
The program is designed for part-time study.
- Faculty of the Master of Arts in Teaching Program
- Admission Requirements
- Program of Study
- Course Schedule for 2000, 2001 and 2002
- MA(T) Course Descriptions
Faculty of the Master of Arts in Teaching Program
Program Coordinator(s): P. Trifonas and M.A. Coordinator (English Department)
Core Faculty
R.M. Brown
G.E. Henderson
C. Kanaganayakam
N. ten Kortenaar
D.M. McDougall
I.C. McDougall
R. Morgan
H. Murray
J.H. ReibetanzAll applicants should refer to the Minimum Admission, Program and Degree Requirements.
Applicants require:
Program of Study
- A four-year bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in English or English and another subject from the University of Toronto or another approved university.
- A mid-B standing in English courses from the University of Toronto or another approved university.
- One year of teaching experience or equivalent professional experience.
- Two letters of recommendation, with one from the applicant's undergraduate program.
- Recent curriculum vitae, which must include a listing of teaching experience after graduation.
Students will be required to complete:
Note: All requirements for the degree must be completed within six calendar years of first enrolment.
- CTL5000Y History and Theory of the Study of English.
- The equivalent of two half-courses offered by the M.A.(T.) Program.
- The equivalent of two half-courses offered by the Curriculum Program or the Teacher Development Program.
- The equivalent of two half-courses offered by the Graduate Department of English.
English Courses: Note that courses offered by the Graduate Department of English require balloting. Contact the Department of English for further details.
Course Schedule for 2000, 2001 and 2002
Fall 2000 and Winter 2001
CTL5000Y History and Theory of the Study of English
Instructor: Peter Trifonas and Robert Morgan
When: Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: TBAFall 2000
CTL5003F Approaches to the Novel
Instructor: G.E. Henderson
When: Mondays, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: TBAWinter 2001
CTL1302S Media Studies and Education Cancelled
Instructor: R. Morgan
When: Mondays, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: TBAIntersession 2001
CTL5006F Studies in Mythology and Legend
Instructor: TBA
When: TBA
Where: TBASummer 2001
CTL5008S Teaching Writing
Instructor: TBA
When: TBA
Where: TBAFall 2001 and Winter 2002
CTL5000Y History and Theory of the Study of English
Instructor: Peter Trifonas and Robert Morgan
When: TBA
Where: TBAFall 2001
CTL5004F Approaches to Poetry
Instructor: TBA
When: TBA
Where: TBAWinter 2002
CTL5002S Origins of Modern English
Instructor: TBA
When: TBA
Where: TBA