AMST 2710
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- Schedule of Classes - May 8, 2024 7:33PM EDT
- Course Catalog - May 8, 2024 7:08PM EDT
Classes
AMST 2710
Course Description
Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.
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 (SBA-AS, SSC-AS)
- 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 5710, EDUC 2710, EDUC 5710, GDEV 2710, GDEV 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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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Warren Hall 175
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Sipple, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Warren Hall 138
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Sipple, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Warren Hall 137
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Sipple, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Warren Hall 137
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Sipple, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Warren Hall 113
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Sipple, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Warren Hall 113
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Sipple, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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