To provide students with an advanced understanding of the concepts and historical problems associated with cultural diversity throughout American history. To cultivate an understanding of diverse cultures in American history and how they relate to each other via published research, lectures, class discussions and other resources. To create instructional materials relative to historical cultural diversity for use in the contemporary elementary and secondary classrooms. Each student will be expected to read and be prepared to discuss assigned selections. Each student will be able to cultivate an understanding of diverse cultures in the United States and how they relate to each other via published research, lectures, class discussions and other resources.
Attendance is mandatory.
Every absence over two will reduce the final grade by a entire letter. If you must miss, please contact the instructor. Each student will be expected to submit an annotated bibliography by mid-term of the key resources used in the development of the final unit. It must be suitable for use in a contemporary elementary or secondary school setting and with students of all cultures. Each culture group should have distinct continental origins.