Sociology and Anthropology 303 - Sociology of Education

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Colgate University

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J. Benson This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to current theory and research on the role of education in contemporary society. Students use a sociological lens to critically examine education as a social institution, focusing specifically on the structure, practices, content, and outcomes of schooling. The course begins by investigating what are schools, whom are they for, and why do individuals and society care about them. Students then examine different theoretical approaches for thinking about the function of education in society. Next, the course turns to the question of education and inequality, and students examine the factors that influence why some students seem to have better educational outcomes than others. Students then focus on the organization and context of schooling, and examine how factors such as school climate, governance, tracking, year-round schooling, and neighborhood and family contexts shape student outcomes. Finally, students discuss educational reform and strategies for improving equity in education. Prerequisites: SOAN 101 and 102, or permission of instructor. No first-year students admitted.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colgate.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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