2009 Course Handbook
EDUC353: Education in a Global Society
This unit will examine the role of education in development. The links between economic and political arrangements, educational processes and educational outcomes will be analysed. At the international level trends towards globalisation will be considered with the focus on the changing relationship between education and development, particularly in Third World countries. At the national level account will be taken of cultural, residential, linguistic and ethnic distinctions. Asian, African and Pacific countries may be selected for particular study.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| Contact Hours: | 3 |
| When Offered: |
D2 - Day; Offered in the second half-year
X2 - External study; Offered in the second half-year (On Campus session: 23 August; 19 October) |
| Staff Contact: | Dr Grant Kleeman |
| Prerequisites: | 40cp or admission to GDipEd or BEd(Sec) |
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| Unit Designations: | -- |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Department of Education |
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