DEE 603 - Activism,Education and Disability

Institution:

National Louis University

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Description:

This course explores processes of activism and change across a variety of contexts. The primary focus is on the means necessary to foster personal, social, institutional and legislative changes necessary to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities into every aspect of social and educational life.The roles and processes of advocacy, consciousness raising, activism, service learning, emancipatory research, and critical pedagogy are addressed. Psychological, social, and educational processes involved in constructing marginal "others" and in being a change agent is considered. Insights gained and strategies used in prominent social movements, including the disability rights movement, is investigated. 3 semester hours

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nl.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 443-5522

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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