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General Information

Credits: 3

Description:

Deepens understandings of how language and culture shape interpretations that affect people's lives. Investigates student achievement in relationship to classroom experiences and the language and cultural knowledge students bring to school. Examines vernacular discourses, including those in cyberspace and popular culture, while considering pedagogical implications. Probes social justice issues in and out of educational institutions. Offered by Graduate School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.
Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Current Sections

This course is not offered this semester.

Prior Sections (partial list)

  • Fall 2012, Section: 6E1, CRN 80902, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Elizabeth DeMulder
  • Fall 2011, Section: 6E1, CRN 80505, Instructor: Elizabeth DeMulder
  • Fall 2011, Section: 6E2, CRN 80506, Instructor: Mary Stone Hanley
  • Fall 2010, Section: 6E1, CRN 80581, Instructor: Mary Kayler
  • Fall 2010, Section: 6E2, CRN 80586, Instructor: Jenice View
  • Fall 2009, Section: 6E1, CRN 76780, Instructor: Elizabeth DeMulder
  • Fall 2009, Section: 6E2, CRN 76760, Instructor: Diane Wood