CSOCL 4201 - Social Issues in Education

Institution:

Lesley University

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Description:

3 credits This course examines diverse contemporary issues in American education such as class, racial, and gender inequity; school choice, vouchers, and charter schools; multiculturalism; ESL/bilingualism; high-stakes testing; and segregation and inclusion. Students will analyze contemporary issues through A combination of fieldbased experiences and investigation of the social and historical forces that shape the character of schooling in the United States today. Prerequisite: One sociology (CSOCL) course or permission of the instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lesley.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 868-9600

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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