3 courses
Examines cultural and language politics in education through anthropology, sociolinguistics, and language policy to understand how they reinforce or reduce inequality.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.96 GPA, 97.3% A/AB (n=37 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.97 GPA, 96.8% A/AB (n=31 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026 · limited sampleExamines the interplay between schools and society, focusing on how societal and cultural influences shape school processes, policies, and pedagogy, and how schools reciprocally shape society.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Edgar Valles
Edgar Valles created a welcoming, engaging atmosphere, often using music, art, or current events to make material interesting. Students described his lectures as knowledgeable and additive to readings, though some felt the content was optional because most grading occurred in discussions and essays. One student noted political views appeared in a post-election lecture, while others appreciated his care for diverse perspectives and his stance on public education.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Topics in Education Studies examines contemporary topics and debates in education studies while developing research and analytical skills for education careers.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Fall 2023–Spring 2026