Education and Child Study 331 - Seminar: The Stories Children Tell

This course focuses on examining children’s social and moral development through the use of narrative methodology. Students examine how the use of cultural tools such as narratives and social media allow them to investigate how contexts, such as schools and youth organizations, influence children’s understanding of and response to (in)justice. In particular, the class focuses on the role of teachers and peers as agents of socialization by examining children’s stories about their experiences in classrooms. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 15. Instructor permission required.

[CE] JR/SR only