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SchoolS are
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structures 4efiflir4.rOlOa and relationships., and they exist
as
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of the larger social system. This course
focuses on contamporary
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structures, function, and practice of Canadian schools.
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social
issues
both on the level of actual cases, situations, and historical contexts1
and on the level of the critical relationship of school to society9
Tab course format involves lectures, guest speakers,
seminar discussion,
videotapes, and films. The films tentatively scheduled include:
Neill's S'imarligh
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Men's Lives, liutterites, WA
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Voices
and Wiseman's
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the first week.
Evaluation: 2 short discussion or
research papers (5 pages, typed)
various short seminar assignments
final essay examination
Re q
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Rartell, G. The Politics of the Canadian Public
Cuai.ok, P. Inside Bj.gh School
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