Education and the Culture Wars

Undergraduate

Examination of the historical development and politics of the “culture wars” with a focus on how battles over the “soul of America” have focused on the American education system. Conflict over "American values” issues like patriotism and religion are compounded by legal battles over federal funding, parental rights, and school choice. Study of interdisciplinary readings from law, political science, history, and education studies. EDST 1110 recommended. T 4pm-5:55pm