AFRAMER 138 - The Child Left Behind: Language, Race, and Education

Institution:

Harvard University

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Description:

The goal of this course is to explore the wide range of issues affecting educational policy and classroom practice in multicultural settings. This course explores linguistic diversity among children and young adults in school and social and cultural settings. In particular it reviews and analyzes African American English in educational settings. It examines several theories and texts about language, race, education, and youth culture. It explores youth language in public and urban settings, and educational and literacy issues and controversies. Lectures and assignments will focus on African American English, creole languages, bilingualism, and youth culture. This course is ideal for those who want to teach in urban areas and those interested in sociolinguistics, linguistic anthropology, and discourse. General topics include language and culture, linguistics, soiciolinguistics, ethnography of speaking, discourse, and interaction.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.harvard.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 495-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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