Historical Legacies: Chicanas/os in Education. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours

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This course presents key texts that are central to the study of Chicanas/os in education. This course critically examines the historical legacies and contemporary experiences of Chicana/o children and youth in U.S. educational institutions. The course will present various theoretical perspectives that problematize the pervasive history of educational inequality and patterns of academic attainment and achievement throughout the educational pipeline. Special attention will be given to the pervasive history of segregation, tracking, language oppression, and assimilationist ideologies and practices, as well as the current struggles for educational justice in Chicana/o schools and communities. (Same as MAS 3063 . Credit cannot be earned for both BBL 3063 and MAS 3063 .) Course Fees: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81.