HIST 411 - Race and Education

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Texas A & M University-Commerce

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Race and Education in the 20th Century U.S. Three semester hours. This course will explore the evolution of the national culture of public education in the U.S. after the Civil War era. Students will examine political efforts used to assimilate minority populations in the U.S. in order to promote citizenship, as well as the impact of legislation and court decisions on public schools. The course will also include an investigation of the effects of education policies on children and their families, and how schools perpetuate racism and discrimination. Topics considered may include the impact of segregation on the educational experiences of African Americans and the consequences of attempts at forced assimilation on Native American educational experiences. Majors: Pre or co-requisite: Hist 253. Non-majors may enroll with consent of instructor.%

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tamu-commerce.edu

Phone Number:

(903) 886-5081

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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