MATH 6650 Multicultural Mathematics

The course is divided into two interlocking parts. First, it focuses on historical non-European mathematics of societies ranging from the Far East through the Islamic and African countries to Central and South America. Students will perform mathematics from the different cultures. Then with an understanding of the past, students will concentrate on the impact varied world cultures have on mathematics today. This will include Singapore, Japan, Korea, and successful European models.

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Better relate to students from other cultures. 
2. Have a broader knowledge of mathematics from having discussed and worked mathematical problems from other societies.
3. Be able to create authentic problems relevant to diverse student populations based on knowledge of the mathematics and how it was used in other civilizations.
4. Appreciate the impact of mathematical contributions of peoples from a variety of counties and cultures.
5. Have a greater appreciation of non-Eurocentric mathematical history.
6. Be more aware of world mathematics today.
7. Be better prepared to teach the “History of Mathematics” course offered for 11-12 grades in some Georgia secondary schools.