ESS 33610 - Race, Ethnicity and Education in the Midwest

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

Education

Description:

The purpose of this course is to examine the complexities of education within local context, and to highlight the unique histories of how race and ethnicity are lived in Midwestern communities. Because much of the academic literature that addresses race and ethnicity focuses on large urban areas or upon the East or West coasts, the Midwestern context is often overlooked. During this course, students will be asked to examine particular states in the Midwest such as Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan. In addition, we will pay particular attention to rural areas in places like Iowa and Nebraska, as well as the urban educational systems of Chicago, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Milwaukee and Detroit. Through our readings and discussion, we will come to better understand the ways in which geographic location, regional history, shifting ethnic composition and regional policy decisions impact public education in the Midwest.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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