SOSC 304 - Counternarratives of Northwest History: Since Time Immemorial

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 55
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Learn about the rich tapestry of Washington State’s history through the lens of Native people and Nations, cultural diversity, educational policy, and social dynamics. Delve into the unique experience of non-dominant groups and English language learners, including immigrants, migrants, and U.S.-born individuals in the context of Washington State. Through a comprehensive study of historical events, legislation, and social structures, gain a deeper understanding of the multifaceted history of the Pacific Northwest and its impact on educational practices and policies.

Prerequisite: Admission to BASECE program.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Identify the parallel existence of historical myth and realities while exploring tive people since time immemorial, Native American-White Relations, transition from the frontier, statehood and politics, and social changes.
Apply knowledge of the diverse backgrounds of English language learners, encompassing Native Americans, immigrants, migrants, and U.S.-born individuals living in Washington State to describe needs of diverse students in classrooms today.
Apply knowledge of the contributions of culturally diverse groups in Washington State to describe counter narratives to historical myth.
Analyze the social and political dynamics associated with languages within the U.S. educational framework by applying research and theories that elucidate power dynamics between different groups.
Describe how laws pertaining to K-12 education are made, including the roles and responsibilities of individuals, school boards, tribal governments, and the Washington State legislature.
Relate federal and state civil rights and non-discrimination laws, to the practices and professional obligations of a teacher.
Describe Washington State and federal civil rights law and Treaties with Native Americans as a part of the historical and legal context that shapes educational practices and policies.
Analyze inequality in educational outcomes informed by knowledge of the historical and contemporary legal and social issues pertinent to English language learners’ education in the State of Washington.
Articulate their role as an educator in challenging oppression, empowering students and families, and building community solidarity by articulating awareness of their positionality.

Course Contents

Since Time Immemorial, Native American-White Relations, transition from the frontier, statehood and politics, and social changes.
Native Americans, immigrants, migrants, and U.S.-born individuals living in Washington State.
Contributions of culturally diverse groups in Washington State.
Social and political dynamics associated with languages within the U.S. educational framework.
How laws pertaining to K-12 education are made, including the roles and responsibilities of individuals, school boards, tribal governments, and the Washington State legislature.
Federal and state civil rights and non-discrimination laws.
Washington State and federal civil rights law and Treaties with Native Americans.
The historical and contemporary legal and social issues pertinent to English language learners’ education in the State of Washington.
The role as an educator in challenging oppression, empowering students and families, and building community solidarity.

Instructional Units: 5