General provisions

The course is an optional course and can be taken within the programmes for Bachelor Degree, Master's Degree and Ph D Degree in Education.

Entry requirements

One semester of study in educational science.

Aims

The objective of the course is that the students will have the basic knowledge of the history and the methods of comparative education.

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 seminars, group exercises and tutoring.

Assessment

Written paper. Grades are awarded according the scale pass with distinction or pass.