EDUC339-20S2 (D) Semester Two 2020 (Distance)

Globalisation, Social Justice and Education

30 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 13 July 2020
End Date: Sunday, 8 November 2020
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Friday, 24 July 2020
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Friday, 25 September 2020

Description

Recent changes in technology, political arrangements, and social and economic systems have been so rapid and far-reaching that they are said to have ushered in a new era of globalisation. Sometimes presented as inevitable, globalisation has become the focus of considerable contest of ideas, policies and practices. This course examines the origins and nature of globalisation, and analyses its implications for education.

Learning Outcomes

Students who complete this course will:
1. Have an in-depth understanding of globalisation and its significance for education, knowledge and social justice.
2. Consider reforms in New Zealand education in the light of broader international trends.
3. Explore and assess a range of social, economic and educational alternatives.
4. Develop skills in critical policy analysis.

Prerequisites

EDUC206 or any 30 points at 200 level of EDUC or SOCI, POLS, HIST, CULT, ANTH, or
by permission of the Head of School.

Course Coordinator / Lecturer

Peter Roberts

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Essay One 27 Aug 2020 50%
Essay Two 19 Oct 2020 50%

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,553.00

International fee $6,750.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see School of Educational Studies and Leadership .

All EDUC339 Occurrences

  • EDUC339-20S2 (C) Semester Two 2020
  • EDUC339-20S2 (D) Semester Two 2020 (Distance)
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