Psychology and Education 205sWhiteness - Racism,and Inequality in Schools and Society

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Mount Holyoke College

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(Community-Based Learning course; writing- intensive course)What is race Who decides What does it mean to be white How is the ideology of whiteness maintained We will explore these and related questions as we examine the ways in which whiteness and racism are enacted in schools, have historically interfered with the educational attainment of children of color, and have led to the mis-education of white children. Readings and assignments will examine dynamics of dominance and how the construction of racial identities influences the lives of teachers and students in classrooms. We will also consider theories of multicultural education and antiracist pedagogies as strategies for addressing racial and other inequities in schools. Meets multicultural requirement; meets Social Sciences III-A requirement S. Lawrence Prereq. soph, jr, sr or permission of instructor; 2 meetings (75 minutes) plus prepracticum (2- 3 hrs per week); 4 credits

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2.00 - 3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mtholyoke.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 538-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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