ECS 7654 - Language and Power

This course is a graduate level seminar that examines theories about language and discourse with a focus on the ways that language and discourse mediate social structures and individual practices. Students will gain a strong foundation in theories about language and discourse as well as an understanding of the many ways such theories have been applied to educational issues, including issues of literacy, educational access, and social justice. ECS 6653/7653 recommended but not required as a prerequisite.