ETS 325 - Race/Ethnicity, Class and Gender in Education

Description:
An examination of the educational significance of race/ethnicity, social class, and gender. Focus on intersectionalities of race/ethnicity, social class and gender in education both historically and in contemporary contexts from sociological perspectives. Course will be offered on odd numbered years (Spring).

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Interpret and employ key elements of intersectionality theory in regards to educational issues centering on race/ethnicity, class and gender.
Define, summarize, and analyze historical issues and concerns facing American Education with regard to race, class, and gender.
Understand and apply theoretical models of education such as cultural capital and habitus as related to race/ethnicity, class, and gender.
Analyze and interpret the current issues confronting education and how issues of intersectionality (race, class, and gender), are demonstrated in these issues.
Understand, operationalize, and employ theoretical concepts from social reproduction and intersectionality theory.

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