Critical Social Theory, Action Research, and Multiple Literacies in Education for Social Justice

Issues in education, critical social theory, and qualitative research methods, exploring a variety of literacies and modes of expression and communication, from traditional academic research and presentation conventions to powerful critical traditions in spoken word (e.g. slam poetry, performance writing), hip hop (beats and rhymes) and digital/social literacies (blogging, tweeting, websites), for communicating perspectives and research findings. Students will examine and practice ways to engage their communities and various audiences in collective inquiry toward social change and educational justice.