EDUC 355 Human Relations in Education
The course will develop multicultural competence in educators. Coursework is undertaken to explore race, ethnicity, and language in American education and to increase student self-awareness, sensitivity, and appreciation for diversity. Prejudices, stereotypes, discrimination, and privilege of diverse cultural groups as well dehumanizing biases such as sexism, racism, ageism, and religious bigotry are explored. Systems of attitude, behavior and oppression will be examined with particular reference to education in a pluralistic society. Course includes a field experience of approximately 8 hours.
Prerequisite
Sophomore Standing