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Academic Year 2005/2006

Issues in Education Policy and Race
AFAM 214 SP

This course will examine educational policy-making and implementation. Particular attention is paid to the relationship between particular policies and the experience of African Americans in the U.S. Policies explored include those related to testing requirements, instructional reform, desegregation, vouchers and athletics. In addition, questions about how policy is defined, the nature of the policy context, the client, the knowledge base, relevant information and available resources, will frame the course. Students will also work collectively to explore a policy problem in education. As such, students will take on the role of policy analysts and construct a policy report.

MAJOR READINGS

Joel Spring, AMERICAN EDUCATION
James Noll, TAKING SIDES

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

2 short critical reading responses, one critical response essay, midterm exam, class policy analysis report

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS AFAM    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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