Laura Wiseman
Associate Professor
Koschitzky Family Chair in Jewish Teacher Education
Office: Winters College, 247
Phone: (416)736-2100 Ext: 77366
Email: lwiseman@edu.yorku.ca
Taking a “critical” or “progressive” approach to Language and Literature inquiry, my scholarship most broadly encompasses Layers of Hebrew Language and Literature (Biblical texts and Aramaic targum texts; medieval, modern and contemporary Hebrew belles lettres: poetry, literature); complex relationships in contemporary literature of Israel; women’s self-writing, life writing, ; verbal self-portraiture and écriture feminine; research in teaching & learning in Jewish schools; adolescents’ & children’s literature.
Degrees
Ph.D. Hebrew Language & Literature, University of TororntoCollaborative Doctorate - Jewish Studies, University of Toronto
M.A. Hebrew Language & Literature, University of Toronto
M.Ed. Curriculum, Second Lang. Acquis., University of Toronto, O.I.S.E.
Hons. B.A. Jewish Studies; Education, McGill University
Appointments
Faculty of EducationResearch Interests
Current Courses
| Term | Course Number | Section | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2020 | AP/HUMA3691 3.0 | B | Picture Books in Children's Culture | ONLN |
Upcoming Courses
| Term | Course Number | Section | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2021 | AP/HUMA3691 3.0 | M | Picture Books in Children's Culture | SEMR |
| Fall 2020 | ED/EDUC3600 3.0 | A | Literacy and Culture | LECT |
| Fall 2020 | ED/HEB2030 3.0 | A | Teaching Modern Hebrew Language Arts | ISTY |
| Winter 2021 | GS/EDUC5522 3.0 | M | Visual & Verbal Portrait. in Life Writng | SEMR |
Taking a “critical” or “progressive” approach to Language and Literature inquiry, my scholarship most broadly encompasses Layers of Hebrew Language and Literature (Biblical texts and Aramaic targum texts; medieval, modern and contemporary Hebrew belles lettres: poetry, literature); complex relationships in contemporary literature of Israel; women’s self-writing, life writing, ; verbal self-portraiture and écriture feminine; research in teaching & learning in Jewish schools; adolescents’ & children’s literature.
Degrees
Ph.D. Hebrew Language & Literature, University of TororntoCollaborative Doctorate - Jewish Studies, University of Toronto
M.A. Hebrew Language & Literature, University of Toronto
M.Ed. Curriculum, Second Lang. Acquis., University of Toronto, O.I.S.E.
Hons. B.A. Jewish Studies; Education, McGill University
Appointments
Faculty of EducationResearch Interests
Current Courses
| Term | Course Number | Section | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2020 | AP/HUMA3691 3.0 | B | Picture Books in Children's Culture | ONLN |
Upcoming Courses
| Term | Course Number | Section | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2021 | AP/HUMA3691 3.0 | M | Picture Books in Children's Culture | SEMR |
| Fall 2020 | ED/EDUC3600 3.0 | A | Literacy and Culture | LECT |
| Fall 2020 | ED/HEB2030 3.0 | A | Teaching Modern Hebrew Language Arts | ISTY |
| Winter 2021 | GS/EDUC5522 3.0 | M | Visual & Verbal Portrait. in Life Writng | SEMR |