printer friendly pageEDUC 120: Sociology of Science (EDUC 320, SOC 330)
The sociology of science concerns the social structures and practices by which human beings interpret, use and create intellectual innovations. In particular we will explore the claim that scientific facts are socially constructed and ask whether such a characterization has limits. Course readings will concern the formation and decline of various thought communities, intellectual social movements, scientific disciplines, and broader research paradigms. A special focus will be placed on interdisciplinarity as we explore whether the collision of fields can result in new scientific advances. This course is suitable to advanced undergraduates and doctoral students.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3-4
EDUC 120C: Education and Society (EDUC 220C, SOC 130, SOC 230)
The effects of schools and schooling on individuals, the stratification system, and society. Education as socializing individuals and as legitimizing social institutions. The social and individual factors affecting the expansion of schooling, individual educational attainment, and the organizational structure of schooling.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4-5
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci
Instructors:
Ramirez, F. (PI)
;
Jimenez, J. (TA)
EDUC 121: Hip Hop, Youth Identities, and the Politics of Language (AFRICAAM 121X, AMSTUD 121X, ANTHRO 121A, CSRE 121X, LINGUIST 155)
Focus is on issues of language, identity, and globalization, with a focus on Hip Hop cultures and the verbal virtuosity within the Hip Hop nation. Beginning with the U.S., a broad, comparative perspective in exploring youth identities and the politics of language in what is now a global Hip Hop movement. Readings draw from the interdisciplinary literature on Hip Hop cultures with a focus on sociolinguistics and youth culture.
EDUC 123: Community-based Research As Tool for Social Change:Discourses of Equity in Communities & Classrooms (AFRICAAM 130, CSRE 130, EDUC 322)
Issues and strategies for studying oral and written discourse as a means for understanding classrooms, students, and teachers, and teaching and learning in educational contexts. The forms and functions of oral and written language in the classroom, emphasizing teacher-student and peer interaction, and student-produced texts. Individual projects utilize discourse analytic techniques.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-5
Instructors:
Ball, A. (PI)
EDUC 126A: Introduction to Public Service Leadership
Offered through the Haas Center for Public Service. A foundation and vision for a future of public service leadership. Students identify personal values and assess strengths as leaders. The ethics of public service and leadership theory.
Terms: Win
| Units: 1-2
Instructors:
Lobo, K. (PI)
EDUC 126B: Public Service Leadership Program Practicum
This course is for students in the Public Service Leadership Program offered through the Haas Center for Public Service. The PSLP Practicum provides an opportunity for PSLP students to reflect on their own leadership experiences and to learn from each other's leadership experiences while continuing to build a community of peer service leaders. The PSLP Practicum will meet every other week throughout the quarter.
Last offered: Spring 2016
| Repeatable
15 times
(up to 15 units total)
EDUC 127: The Wellbeing of Children in Immigrant Families
This course will examine the many factors that affect the social, educational, and medical wellbeing of children in immigrant families. It will do so through a case study of the immigrant children who currently live in the Buena Vista Mobile Home Park in Palo Alto. The course will approach this issue from a Service-Learning perspective, and will be a collaboration between faculty and students from Stanford and the leaders of the Buena Vista residents association.nnThe course will meet once a week for 90 minutes during the winter quarter. In addition, each student will spend 3-4 hours per week meeting with residents of the Buena Vista Mobile Home Park. To the extent possible, and with parents' knowledge and permission, students will interact with and get to know the children who live in the park, with a focus on children in school grades 6-12.
| Repeatable
5 times
(up to 10 units total)
EDUC 128: Professional and Leadership Development for Frosh
As frosh often have difficulty finding relevant job/internships at this early stage in their education, this course represents a more thorough and direct approach to professional and leadership development. As a small cohort within Stern Hall, we will begin early discussion of career interests and exploration, develop an understanding of individual leadership styles, and garner professional leadership skill sets relevant to myriad sectors and resources to aid in this process. Final projects will work toward off site visits during spring break to explore these sectors hands-on and discuss content learned in class with key industry leaders.
EDUC 130: Introduction to Counseling
The goal of counseling is to help others to create more satisfying lives for themselves. Clients learn to create and capitalize on unexpected events to open up new opportunities. The success of counseling is judged, not by the words and actions of the counselor, but by the progress that the client makes in the real world after counseling itself is ended. Students are encouraged to exert their full efforts within reasonable time limits to improve their competence.
Last offered: Winter 2016
EDUC 131: Mediation for Dispute Resolution (PSYCH 152)
Mediation as more effective and less expensive than other forms of settling disputes such as violence, lawsuits, or arbitration. How mediation can be structured to maximize the chances for success. Simulated mediation sessions.
Last offered: Autumn 2014
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