Program
Teaching M.A.
Number of Pages
73
Year Approved
2026
First Advisor
John Bergeland
Second Reader
Molly Wickam
Abstract
Literacy is a vital part of a students’ education. Not only is it important to know how to read, but it is also important for students to comprehend what is read. There are many aspects of literacy, including content area literacy and disciplinary literacy. This thesis explores the importance of disciplinary literacy in the context of a business education lens and how business literacy impacts the success of a secondary student. It explores disciplinary literacy, the impacts of business literacy on other fields, implementation in the classroom, and professional development for literacy strategies. Application materials related to the findings are provided as well as final thoughts, discussions, professional applications, and thoughts for future research.
Degree Name
Teaching M.A.
Document Type
Masterʼs thesis
Recommended Citation
Mitzner, K. M., & Longueville, Q. J. (2026). Integrating Discipline-Specific Literacy in Business Education: Implications for Skill Development [Masterʼs thesis, Bethel University]. Spark Repository. https://spark.bethel.edu/etd/1245
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