Master of Education in Second

Language Acquisition, Culture

and Society

reasons:

Second/additional language education is an

important area of scholarship and
practice. This Master of Education
Concentration in Second Language
Acquisition, Culture and Society
(SLACS), with a focus on Second
Language Acquisition and Instruction,
advances the development of scholarly
knowledge and pedagogical skills that
will enhance teaching practices in
second
or
additional
language
acquisition. It also promotes a deeper
understanding for language learners in
linguistically and culturally diverse
Canada as well as in the globalized and
interdependent world

It includes a variety of learning experiences

that address the interlocking nature of
special education and language acquisition
in K-12 settings
It provides students, who are in the
international cohort, with unique internship
opportunities and with experience in
different forms of second language
assessment
It addresses French as a second or additional
language and English as a global language
In addition to issues of multilingualism and
multiculturalism, it also addresses issues of
multiliteracies

Group Discussions

Classroom Instruction
Dillon Hall, University of Windsor

PROGRAM CURRICULUM
The Master of Education is a 10-credit
program, which may be completed by
one of three pathways:
Ambassador Bridge

Thesis-based: 4 core courses + 2

elective courses + thesis
Major paper-based: 4 core courses
+ 4 elective courses + major paper
Course-based: 5 core courses + 2
SLACS options + 2 general options +
Final Project Seminar
http://www.uwindsor.ca/education/grad/

Point Pelee Swamp Board Walk

SLACS

is

unique

for

these

Detroit skyline across Detroit River

Leddy Library, University of Windsor

Southern tip of Canada: Point Pelee National Park

PROGRAM DETAILS
Contact
Secretary to the Associate Dean
of Graduate Program and Research
Faculty of Education
University of Windsor
401 Sunset Avenue, Windsor
ON, Canada, N9B 3P4
Email: edugrad@uwindsor.ca
Phone: 519-253-3000 Ext.3803
www.uwindsor.ca/education/

Southern tip of Canada: Point Pelee National Park

Blueberry Picking