Spring 2027

Language Politics and Education

This course examines language politics, policies, and practices in a global perspective, focusing on how language choices in schooling interact with ethnic and linguistic diversity.

offering recorded3 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Matthew Wolfgram3.8/5

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Past student reviews · Matthew Wolfgram

The grade comprised five data analysis papers, a group presentation on readings, and an individual presentation on the analysis.

What you’ll be able to do

  • Compare language policies and their impact on equity efforts across a range of locations

  • Identify key concepts in the study of language.

  • Compare a range of approaches to studying language and education.

  • Critically analyze how language functions to construct inequalities in texts, media and everyday interactions.

  • Develop critical media literacy skills by connecting contemporary events with theories and debates we discuss in class.

  • Develop academic speaking and writing skills.

  • Critically reflect on language politics in own field of study and research interests

Source: UW Guide

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EDPOL 595

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Raw average: 4.50/5 from 4 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

For this course: 4.5/5 raw quality · 2.0/5 difficulty · 2 reviews

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Past student reviews · Matthew Wolfgram

Matthew Wolfgram taught a student-led seminar featuring five data analysis papers and two presentations, with participation also factoring into the grade. Reviewers found the presentations easy and helpful for writing, and noted that while deadlines were sometimes unclear, the course was not difficult and Wolfgram was available to assist.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=15 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.92 GPA, 95.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades); Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=15 letter grades).

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

MATTHEW WOLFGRAM is recorded teaching in Fall 2023, Fall 2024, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Calendar & sections

Spring 2027

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Student experience

the class

Past student reviews · Matthew Wolfgram

Students led presentations on course readings while Matthew Wolfgram discussed his research experiences and incorporated related skills into the class.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=15 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.92 GPA, 95.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades); Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=15 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Past student reviews · Matthew Wolfgram

The grade comprised five data analysis papers, a group presentation on readings, and an individual presentation on the analysis.

Past student reviews · Matthew Wolfgram

One student noted unclear deadlines and expectations, though finding an A was not difficult.

Topics

  • Language choices in schooling and ethnic/linguistic diversity
  • Language policies, practices, and pedagogies regarding inequality
  • Local negotiation of language and literacy policies by educators
  • Key concepts in the study of language

Skills

  • Comparing language policies and equity impacts globally
  • Comparing approaches to studying language and education
  • Developing critical media literacy skills
  • Developing academic speaking and writing skills

Grades

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EDPOL 595 · Spring 2027

Language Politics and Education

Recorded 2026-10-14
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Recorded 2026-10-14

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