ED2021 Comparative Education

The primary goal of this course will be to help students understand the historical, cultural, political, and economic forces that shape educational issues. Although examples will be drawn from many countries the emphasis will be on comparing the U.S. to one other national educational system (referred to in this proposal as the “contrasting” culture). The course will focus on the following core issues in order for students to compare education across two cultural contexts; the Purpose of Schooling and Educational Access and Opportunity (including access/opportunity for students who learn differently). This course fulfills one of the 2000-level requirements for a concentration in Education. Credits: 3

Prereq: EN1011 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 And FY1011 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 Or FY1001 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 Or FY1101 Lecture Min Credits: 2.00 And SS1011 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 Or SS1211 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 Or SS1311 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 Or SS1411 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 Or ED1011 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00