EDUC 305 - Immigrants and Education

Institution:

Trinity College

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Description:

How have schools played a role in the experiences of diverse immigrant communities in the United States How have immigrants and their children encountered U.S. culture and policies through schools and, trhough the encounters, negotiated their own roles in U.S. culture and society. In this class, we will examine both historical and contemporary efforts by educational institutions to address linguistic, cultural and religious practices, race and academic opportunity in relation to a variety of immigrant communities. The course will include a community learning component in which students will conduct interviews with immigrants who have been involved in U.S. education institutions. A prior course in Educational Studies or International Studies or Permission of Instructor. 1.00 units, Lecture

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Trincoll.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 297-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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