ADTED510 - Historical and Social Issues in Adult Education
Fall 2013, Section 001 - 3.0 Credits
Schedule Number 167464
Important Dates
Reg Period: 3/14/2013 - 9/11/2013
First Day of Class: 9/4/2013
End of Class: 12/4/2013
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The Pennsylvania State University
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University Park PA 16802
Course Description
Social and historical foundations of adult education in the United States and selected nations.
Strong writing skills are recommended for this course. If English is not your native language, it is important that you read additional information regarding English language proficiency before registering for this course.
Prerequisites
ADTED460
Sample Course Syllabus
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Costs and Fees
This course will be included in your semester bill.
Remarks
Please note: It is strongly recommended (required) that students have completed at least 12 credits of related coursework prior to taking this course. For students who plan to graduate this semester, please communicate your intent to graduate to your instructor. This will alert your instructor to the need to submit your final grade in time to meet the published graduation deadlines.Schedule This Course
| If you are a: | Please: |
|---|---|
| First-time Penn State student | Phone, fax, or mail this form or Contact Us |
| Returning World Campus student (with active Penn State Access Account*) | Schedule via eLion or Contact Us** |
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| Student from a Penn State campus other than World Campus | Contact Us |
* Verify an existing Access Account or request a new Access Account and return it.
**The first day to schedule classes is based on the priority registration process.
Note: For a step-by-step process, see our Schedule a Course page.
Material Requirements
Your course materials are listed below. Textbooks can be acquired from any number of textbook sellers. If you wish, you may purchase your books from the sources listed below. The information displayed is provided pursuant to the U.S. Higher Education Opportunity Act.
| Material Title | Edition | Author | ISBN | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power in Practice: Adult Education & The Struggle for Knowledge in Society | Wilson, A. (ed.) | 9780787947293 | MBS | |
| Adult Education and Social Class | Nesbit, Tom (Ed.) | 9780787981280 | MBS | |
| Women of Summer (DVD) | MBS | |||
| Publication Manual of American Psychological Association (optional) | 6th | American Psychological Association | 9781433805615 | MBS |
| Adult Education in an Urban Context | 1st | Martin, Larry | 9780787974336 | Student's Choice |
| Jossey-Bass Reader on Contemporary Issues | Merriam, Sharan B. | 9780470873564 | MBS |
Technical Requirements
Requires: Students will need a DVD player.
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Software Requirements
Requires: Students are required to have Microsoft Word 2003 or higher. If you do not have the required software package the current version may be purchased at Journey Ed (www.journeyed.com) or a vendor of your choice.
Note: The above information is subject to change at any time by The Pennsylvania State University.