October 26

Glimpses into the Social Worlds of Poor and Working Class Children, In and Out of School.

Readings:

Lareau, A. (2000).  Social class and the daily lives of  children: A study from the United States. Childhood 7 (2).

Calarco, J. (2011). ”I Need Help!” Social Class and Children’s Help-Seeking in Elementary School.  American Sociological Review,  76. 862–882.

Suarez-Orozco, C., Suarez-Orozco, M. & Todorova, R. (2008).  Chapter 8 Portraits of High Achievers .  Learning in a new land: Immigrant students in American society.  Cambridge: Harvard University Press.

Discussion Work Due:

• Book Circles Posting (first posting due October 24, Second Posting due October 26) (Forums will be created after books are chosen)
• Connections discussion:  First Post due October 26, Second post due November 2).