University General Course Catalog 2026-2027 
    
    Sep 07, 2026  
University General Course Catalog 2026-2027

CTL 730 - Critical Theory and Pedagogy

(3 units)
Examination of education through foundational and current readings within a critical framework, including problem-posing education, dialogism/critique, teaching for social change, teachers as intellectuals.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. asses initial understanding of critical pedagogy especially as related to the learner’s contnent area or specialty.
2. demonstrate continued study of critical theory as part of the history and foundations of the curriculum field as begun in the course prerequisite, CTL 725.
3. trace the development of critical pedagogy from critical theory.


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