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Ethnography of Education: Culture, Language, & Literacy

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
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TBA		 On-line course 3 $2421 (guest students)
Date
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Time
TBA
Location
On-line course
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2421 (guest students)

Description

This course addresses the how and why of ethnographic inquiry. It introduces students to ethnographic approaches and methodologies, and, more importantly, to the kinds of questions ethnographers ask. A key emphasis is on demystifying the field of research and applying ethnographic methods and techniques suitable for the study of culture, language, and schooling. Students read and critically assess a variety of ethnographic research that addresses issues in class, ethnicity/race, culture, language, and learning. Students will also implement anthropological and sociological approaches and insights in planning for and conducting ethnographic observations and interviews. As a final assignment, students will be required to write a project proposal proposing to study and issue related to ethnicity/race, culture, language, and education.

Registration will begin July 31st

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Course Details

Session

Summer Session 3, 13 weeks

Class Dates

-

Location

On-line course

Enrolled / Capacity

14 / 15

Status

Closed

Instructor

Jennifer Sclafani

Tuition*

$2421 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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