EDST 30003 — Formative Readings for Cultural Literacy
This course explores historically significant readings identified in the America Reads project by the Library of Congress (2014-2016), examining their impact on American identity and cultural development. Emphasizing the role of education in shaping society through cultural transmission, the course investigates how public schooling has historically contributed to citizen formation within American political thought. Through the lens of perennialism, students will analyze educational trends that have promoted literacy and popular literature from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, shaping the social, economic, environmental, and political landscapes navigated by citizens over time. (Typically offered: Spring)