DSOC 2710
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Classes
DSOC 2710
Course Description
Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2021-2022.
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 Spring.
Distribution Category (D-AG, HA-AG, SBA-AG)
- 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.
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: AMST 2710, AMST 5710, DSOC 5710, EDUC 2710, EDUC 5710, SOC 2710, SOC 5710
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TR Warren Hall B25
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Sipple, J
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- M Warren Hall B50
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Sipple, J
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- T Plant Science Building 143
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Sipple, J
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- R Rockefeller Hall 105
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Sipple, J
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- F Warren Hall B50
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Sipple, J
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- F Warren Hall B02
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Sipple, J
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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