GED2802

Comparative studies (the role of education in third world development)

Not offered in 1999

Dr A M Rice

12 points - 3 hours per week - First semester on Clayton campus - Second semester by distance

Objectives Upon successful completion of the subject, students should be able to demonstrate library research skills based on the synopsis approach on education and development in a particular third world society; a familiarity with theories of development and the ability to use at least one theory in the study of education and development for a particular third world society; an awareness of the different approaches to world history and how they relate to different theories of development; a capacity to locate contemporary issues of development and education for a particular country in an historical and/or theoretical context.

Synopsis How did third world countries come to be poor? What role did education (and other cultural agencies) play in their development or underdevelopment? In answer to the first question the subject introduces students to several theories of development. It also includes a discussion of imperialism, and traces the implications for an understanding of the role of educational and cultural institutions in development. Students are encouraged to focus on one country of their choice as a way of exploring the conceptual issues raised in the lectures.

Assessment Library assignment (1000 words): 15% - Seminar paper (2000 words): 20% - Library assignment (oral): 15% - Research paper (5000 words): 50%

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