AMST 2710

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AMST 2710
America's Promise: Social and Political Context of American Education

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2018-2019.

This course is a blending of the Sociology of Education and Public Policy. Front and center in this course is the question of why consistent differential educational and economic outcomes exists in American society. We explore the broad sociological functions of schooling (socialization, sorting, caretaking, training) as well as local, state, and federal policies and court decisions.

When Offered Fall.

Distribution Category (SBA-AS)

Comments Co-meets with AMST 5710/DSOC 5710/EDUC 5710/SOC 5710.

Outcomes
  • Recognize and interpret the sociological function(s) of American Schools (e.g., socializer, sorter, trainer, and caretaker) as well as its role as a change agent, an equalizer, and reproducer of society's inequalities).
  • Integrate education into the major public policy issues in American society.
  • Learn the legal framework and justification for local, state, and federal roles in public and private schooling.
  • Develop a critical understanding of both schools and the critics of schools.
  • Evaluate how schools and communities respond to the multitude of societal, private, and governmental pressures.

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Syllabi:

  •  6355 AMST 2710   LEC 001

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  •  6356 AMST 2710   DIS 201

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  •  6357 AMST 2710   DIS 202

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  •  6358 AMST 2710   DIS 203

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  •  6359 AMST 2710   DIS 204

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  •  6360 AMST 2710   DIS 205

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