Examines the interplay between schools and society, including cultural influences on pedagogy and policy.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The workload centers on approximately five papers with flexible timing for completion and no exams, while lectures and readings are sometimes viewed as optional compared to graded discussions and essays.
GLOBALIZATION AND EDUCATION examines the links between education and global political, economic, and social contexts through interdisciplinary analysis.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Elise Ahn, Teresa Speciale, Thatcher Spero: Workload ranges from skimming readings to dense, long texts and a semester-long case study.
ESL 117 teaches basic academic writing, including fluency, paragraph structure, summarizing, and research projects.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Reviewers report high workloads and tedious writing assignments, particularly with Andrea Poulos and Shauna Crowther, who are also described as tough graders requiring significant effort.
ESL 118 teaches academic writing, critical reading, argumentation, research paper organization, and oral communication skills.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Workload involves multiple substantial papers and frequent revisions. Some instructors require mandatory attendance and hard-copy submissions, while others rely on self-study and extensive paper revision.