The Academic and Social Value of Ethnic Studies.

Catalog description

Introduces Ethnic Studies history, research, policy, and classroom practice. The primary focus is on Ethnic Studies education in grades 9-12. Readings for this course include current research on the academic and social value of particular approaches to teaching Ethnic Studies; new and developing California school district policy; recent California laws and resolutions regarding the establishment of Ethnic Studies as a high school graduation requirement; and Memorandums of Decision from Federal Court cases related to Ethnic Studies.