SS 213 - School and Society

Institution:

Erie Community College

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Description:

This course surveys American education and schooling in social, philosophical and historical contexts. Topics include formal and informal education, education in preliterate societies and education in ancient China, India and Egypt. Among selected issues to be explored are; education's historical, philosophical and social foundations, democracy and education, diversity and desegregation, testing, sex discrimination, educational excellence and international competition, curriculum debates and questions of local, state and national school education control and finance. Videos and guest speakers may supplement readings. Attendance at one school board meeting is required. Prerequisite EN 110 and completion of SS 212 or permission of the Department head or the Coordinator for Teacher Preparation Programs. F/S ( C, N, S)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ecc.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 842-2770

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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