Cultural Pluralism and School Leadership

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Studies the significance of ethnicity and culture diversity for the school administrator. The course traces the movement from total assimilation and the melting pot theory to a cultural pluralism that encourages each group to value its own contributions but at the same time gives support to the overall needs of the community and the nation. A major goal is to explore the manner in which the school can play a role in promoting the principle of unity through diversity. Satisfies N.Y.C. Human Relations Component.