Course Description
Designed to apprentice Social Studies Education doctoral students and those in related fields in scholarly reading and writing through the exploration of current research dealing with culture, pedagogy, and schooling to provide a broader context for their more focused studies in social studies education.
Athena Title
Contemporary Issues In SSE
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
The course provides doctoral students in social studies and related fields with guided discussions of contemporary issues in social studies education as they emerge in the research literature and broader cultural settings. The course introduces students to key historical and emergent debates in the field of social studies education. By the end of the course, students will: • Be able to identify various stances toward contemporary issues and be able to articulate their emerging position within those issues. • Be familiar with various scholarly journals, academic presses, and popular media sources where social studies education issues are debated. • Practice their ability to read and critique scholarly material through written and oral methods.
Topical Outline
A. Democracy in the Digital Age B. Movement, Migration, Place, and Space C. Controversial Discussions D. Anti-Black Racism E. Histories Unfolding F. Economics Education in Neoliberal Times G. Media Literacy H. Gender and Sexuality I. Others as appropriate