79-338 Childhood, Education, and Social Reform in American History

Units: 9.0 Department: History Related URLs: http://www.history.cmu.edu In this course, we will examine several themes in the history of American childhood and education in the 17th to 20th centuries, and link them to 1) broad social changes that transformed the experience of childhood and 2) key policy changes that sought to enhance the status and well-being of children. While schooling will be a central focus, we will also study the evolving educational roles of other institutions, e.g., families, churches, workplaces, peer groups. We will also try to shed historical light on several contemporary educational controversies, such as desegregation, bilingual education, homework, sex education, religion in the schools, textbook bias, and school vouchers. Readings will center on scholarly books and articles. Three exams will be required, and students will also be evaluated for the leadership they demonstrate in class presentations and discussions.

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Spring 2005 times

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