ASIA 275 - International and Comparative Education

1 unit(s)

(Same as EDUC 275 and INTL 275) This course provides an overview of comparative education theory, practice, and research methodology. We examine educational issues and systems in a variety of cultural contexts. Particular attention is paid to educational practices in Asia and Europe, as compared to the United States. The course focuses on educational concerns that transcend national boundaries. Among the topics explored are international development, democratization, social stratification, the cultural transmission of knowledge, and the place of education in the global economy. These issues are examined from multiple disciplinary vantage points. Christopher Bjork.

Prerequisite(s): EDUC 235 or permission of the instructor.

Two 75-minute periods.

Not offered in 2019/20.