Activity
LEC
Title (text only)
MULTICULTURAL ISSUES IN EDUCATION
Term session
0
Term
2015C
Subject area
AFRC
Section number only
401
Section ID
AFRC723401
Meeting times
T 0430PM-0700PM
Meeting location
EDUCATION BUILDING 200
Instructors
GADSDEN, VIVIAN
Description
This course examines critical issues, problems, and perspectives in multicultural education. Intended to focus on access to literacy and educational opportunity, the course will engage class members in discussions around a variety of topics in educational practice, research, and policy. Specifically, the course will (1) review theoretical frameworks in multicultural education, (2) analyze the issues of race, racism, and culture in historical and contemporary perspectives, and (3) identify obstacles to participation in the educational process by diverse cultural and ethnic groups. Students will be required to complete field experiences and classroom activities that enable them to reflect on their own belief systems, practices, and educational experiences.
Course number only
723
Cross listings
EDUC723401
Use local description
No