2019-2020 Academic Catalog

Apr 19, 2024

2019-2020 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CYES 200 - Special Topics

This “special topics” seminar combines (i) an in-depth examination of the concept of epistemic injustice, and theories of social inequality as they relate to epistemic injustice, with (ii) fieldwork to explore the theory/practice conundrum. It also supports exploration into praxis – what it takes to disrupt community-based and educational settings in the service of epistemic justice. Participants will read a variety of philosophical and social science texts, link theories of epistemic injustice to fieldwork in school and after-school settings, all in the service of promoting more equitable educational outcomes.

The seminar focuses on epistemic (or knowledge-building) tools designed to disrupt epistemic injustice. A key goal is deepening understanding of epistemic tools as levers of change in teaching/learning contexts. Readings will interrogate theories of social inequality - at the macro and micro level - with emphasis on the micro: the complexities of teaching and learning in urban classrooms for social justice. In addition to the seminar, the class will also involve 3 hours per week of fieldwork in a teaching/learning site (TBD, depending on the site selected).

CYES 200 fulfills the CYES “Theories of Inequality” requirement or can be taken as an elective for the CYES major, minor, or Education minor.

May be repeatable for credit.

Prerequisites: EDUC 152

Anticipated Terms Offered: Fall or Spring