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The purpose of this course is to examine various perspectives on current issues in education in developing countries. Lectures and discussions will explore the roles that education plays within the broader context of development and global change. Major and minor educational actors in the international community will be analyzed. This course will examine various perspectives on current issues in education in developing countries. Lectures and discussions will explore the roles that education plays within the broader context of development and global change. Major and minor educational actors in the international community will be analyzed. Class
activities will vary from day to day, ranging from lectures to open discussions
to panel discussions to student presentations. Students will be active participants in
the course. You are encouraged and expected to ask questions, raise issues,
and otherwise contribute to classroom discussion.
For the class to work effectively, all of the reading must be done on time. The reading load will vary somewhat from week to week, but regardless of the volume you should read everything carefully and critically. For the course to work, you need to read and think seriously about what you’ve been reading. Please note that the syllabus is always subject to change depending on the size and composition of the class. Grades will be calculated as follows: 1. Research paper 25% 2. Final exam (take home: due December 12) 25% 3. Class participation 25% 4. Weekly papers 25% Each week student will turn in short (1-3 pages) analyses of the week's readings. Students will also spend 1 hour per week reading Internet sites that are relevant to the topic. These sites should be briefly discussed in the papers. Topics of research papers will be determined in consultation with the instructor.
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