AFRC7230 - Multicultural Issues in Education

Status
A
Activity
LEC
Section number integer
401
Title (text only)
Multicultural Issues in Education
Term
2023A
Subject area
AFRC
Section number only
401
Section ID
AFRC7230401
Course number integer
7230
Meeting times
T 5:00 PM-6:59 PM
Meeting location
EDUC 114
Level
graduate
Instructors
Giuliana De Grazia
Tamika D Easley
Vivian Lynette Gadsden
Maritza Moulite
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 perspective, 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
7230
Cross listings
EDUC7323401
Use local description
No