Education and the American Myth of Success

This course will examine American definitions of success as they reveal themselves through American cultural history. From an interdisciplinary perspective, the class will also consider educational policies and practices as they have emerged within the cultural context and have helped shape the American myth of success. Readings will be drawn from economic, sociological, and educational theory, as well as from literature, popular culture, advertising, and the public statements of business and industrial leaders.

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