Examines claims in education stories, forms of bias, and how the changing media landscape impacts what stories are told, who tells them, and their effect on education policy and practice.
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.
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.