ANTHR 3405 - Multicultural Issues in Education

(crosslisted) AMST 3405, EDUC 3405, LSP 3405
(SCD-AS, SSC-AS) (D-AG, SBA-AG)

Spring. 4 credits. Letter grades only.

S. Villenas.

This course explores research on race, ethnicity and language in American education. It examines historical and current patterns of school achievement for minoritized youths. It also examines the cultural and social premises undergirding educational practices in diverse communities and schools. Policies, programs and pedagogy, including multicultural and bilingual education, are explored.