EPS668 Diversity and Multiculturalism in Schools

This course examines the complex influences of cultural, socioeconomic, gender, language, and class variables on learning and development of all individuals. Students will critically examine the theory and research literature on topics such as sociocultural education, identity, language, transnationalism, differentiated instructions, social relations, and beliefs about self and "the other." Students will also explore theories and research that probe questions critical to understanding aspects of social and educational environments that are conducive for learning and development of individuals from multicultural, multilingual, and multiclass backgrounds. Prerequisite(s): EPS647, admission to the doctoral program, or permission of Program Director. 3 semester hours