EDF6705

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

(EDU)

Not offered in 2001

12 points + 3 hours per week + First semester (Clayton) + Second semester (distance)

Synopsis: Theories of development. Imperialism and its implications for the role of educational and cultural institutions in development. Students 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%