Environmental Science A04 - How the Lies of Our Past Shape Our Present Identities

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Wheaton College - Massachusetts

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Which racial or ethnic group do you most identify with Does being a North American have any meaning for you How do we teach our children about the cultural history of the United States Whose history is the cultural history of the United States What are the core values of United States culture Who are the heroes, heroines and ancestors of the United States culture How have the history lessons you learned in elementary and secondary school shaped your identity development Cultural identity development is the process of identity formation that involves identification with a larger cultural group and aspects of that group's culture. There are several socializing agents that contribute to the cultural identity development process of all (i.e., black, brown, yellow, red, and white) individuals living in the United States and they include family, peers, societal norms, and formal education. Along with examining the process of cultural identity development, we will also consider how formal education shapes cultural identity development in the United States. In particular, we will examine history lessons taught in elementary and secondary public schools and consider how these history lessons shape cultural identity across the life-span. Class discussions will draw heavily from your own schooling experience. (Peony Fhagen-Smith)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wheatoncollege.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 285-7722

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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