UNV 101: Section 15

Course Description:

In this course, students delve into the interplay between social dynamics and educational systems in the U.S. The course scrutinizes how political, economic, and cultural forces shape school organization, influencing classroom teaching, student engagement, and educational outcomes. Emphasizing the production of varied achievement results, it explores theories behind achievement discrepancies among different student groups. Additionally, the course evaluates school reform policies and their effectiveness in addressing educational inequalities, urging students to assess and envision the future of equitable education critically. Through lectures, discussions, and assignments, students will critically link historical and current educational practices, reflecting on local contexts to understand broader societal impacts.

Course by Major:

This course may be particularly interesting to you if you are interested in one of the following majors.

• Africana Studies
• Anthropology
• Applied Studies
• Arts and Humanities
• Chicana/Chicano Studies
• Child Development
• Criminal Justice Administration
• English
• Environmental Science
• Film, Television, and Media
• History
• Humanities
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Journalism
• Liberal Studies
• Philosophy
• Sociology
• Women's Studies

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