General provisions

The course is an optional course and can be taken on undergraduate level.

Entry requirements

To be accepted to the course there is a requirement of at least one year of studies in Educational Sciences , 60 ECTS credits, or two years of studies in a Teacher Training Programme.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course the student will have the knowledge to:

describe and explain the development of the field of comparative education

identify the field of comparative education and its areas for studies

understand different approaches within comparative education and to be able to use and valuate different methods in comparative studies

understand the principles behind analyses of educational systems in different countries

set up and valuate a research plan for a comparative study.

Content

comparative education as an educational science

the history of comparative education

the methods of comparative education

the principles behind analyses of educational systems in different countries

Instruction

The instruction consists of lectures, seminars, group exercises and tutoring.

Assessment

Written paper to be evaluated first regarding the thoroughness and carefulness of the description given and secondly regarding the amount of analysis made. Grades are awarded according the scale passed with distinction, passed or failed and according to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).