EDUC 145: Black Language in Schools and Society

2023-24 2024-25 →
changes (lax) changes (strict) ▾ 2024-25 →

Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour

Catalog page 317

Prerequisites: restricted to class level standing of junior, or senior; or consent of instructor

Description: Explores linguistic, sociolinguistic, and sociopolitical dimensions of Black language in the United States. Considers the relationship between Black language and Blackness. Critically interrogates the role of Black language in classroom instruction, schools, and society. Encourages liberatory learning engagements and centers the lived experiences of Black language speakers.

Cross-listing: Cross-listed with BLKS 145.

Derived Information — The following is not part of the official catalog but is computed from catalog data.
Enrollment History (from UCR Banner, not catalog)
Combined: BLKS 145 / EDUC 145
Year F W S Su Total
2025-26 78/80 78/80
2024-25 39/50 39/50
2023-24 50/50 50/50