Multicultural Perspectives in Education

Catalog description

In this course, students will demonstrate an understanding of the major principles, theories, and research pertaining to the influence of cultural groups and subgroups on language learning, school achievement, and acculturation. Students will explore the role of cultural and social identities and demonstrate the ability to apply this knowledge in identifying environments that support both students’ identities and academic needs. The role of the dominant culture and its impact on students will be explored.