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Culture, Institutions, and Society Core Seminar
EDU S801

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Description

This seminar will expose students to major strands of theory and research in culture, society, organizations, and institutions as they connect to education. Drawing on key theoretical and empirical readings in education, sociology, political science, history, anthropology, and organizational behavior, students will explore key issues such as the role of education in society, the interplay between structure and agency, the persistence of inequality and the potential to disrupt it, and the educational experiences of individuals and groups. In a collaborative learning community, students will develop broad and deep knowledge of their field of study, situate their developing research interests and motivations, and engage with each other as critical readers, writers, and thinkers. 

Enrollment is limited to Ph.D. candidates in the Culture, Institutions, and Society concentration.

School Graduate School of Education
Credits 4
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Department Education
Course Component Regular Course
Instruction Mode In Person
Subject Education
Grading Basis HGSE Letter Graded
Course Requirements Must be Ph.D. or Ed.L.D or have permission of the instructor
Learning Goals <p>Develop a basic understanding of major strands of theory and research related to Culture, Institutions, and Society; understand the role of theory in research; and develop skill in embedding empirical questions into theoretical frameworks and debates.</p>
Career Focus N/A