Course - Education and the Welfare State - PED1022
Education and the Welfare State
About
About the course
Course content
The course gives an introduction to the development of the educational system in the Scandinavian countries, the historical and political background. The students will be presented with an analysis of the educational philosophy in Scandinavia regarding economic as well as democratic, cultural and social motives. The ideal of every person’s right to education has been a central point in school policy in Scandinavia. In spite of this, differences in education between girls and boys, various ethnic groups, and children and adolescents of different social standing, arise. Possible explanations to this development will be discussed throughout the course.
Learning outcome
The aim of the course is to give students knowledge about the educational system in Scandinavia, and the philosophy it is built on.
Learning methods and activities
2 hours of lectures per week, 1 hour of seminar per week.
Further on evaluation
Form of assessment: 4 - hour individual written examination.
Recommended previous knowledge
None.
Required previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
The required course reading material is on approximately 500 pages.
Subject areas
- Education
- Social Sciences
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2018
Skriftlig
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.
Ordinary examination - Spring 2019
Skriftlig
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.