Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2018 - EDUC 370 D100

International and Intercultural Education (4)

Class Number: 3633

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    Completion of at least 60 units, including 3 units in Education.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Practical and theoretical approaches to international and intercultural education, including examinations of the relationships between culture, learning and schooling, and contemporary issues in teacher education from an international perspective.

COURSE DETAILS:

The course introduces students to the field of comparative and international education from multiple perspectives, and critically examines the role and application of international education in formal and non-formal educational settings. Students will examine the history, theoretical foundations and practical applications of comparative education, and understand the role of comparative methods in developing national systems of education. The course will focus more in-depth on international education, including the role of culture, and its manifestations in contemporary settings.  Some of the topics explored in the course are: the evolution of comparative education and international education, global and local aspects of culture, issues of power and privilege, global citizenship, study abroad, international service learning and development education. We will critically analyze how our ideas about cultural difference, global issues, international development, learning and schooling in a variety of settings are shaped. From the understanding gained from these explorations, we will discuss how they may be useful in designing strategies for an equity-oriented international education.   The course will comprise a range of learning experiences for students including mini lectures, seminar-style small group and whole-class discussions, print and visual media analysis, individual study and group projects. Students are required to attend all classes, participate in the discussions and activities, and complete all assignments.

A detailed syllabus will be negotiated and discussed on the first day of class, and confirmed in the first week by email. 

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

The course has been designed with the following objectives in mind. On completion of this course, students will be able to:
Describe and understand key concepts of comparative education;
Describe key concepts and elements of international education;
Describe and understand the history and development of international education;
Demonstrate knowledge of different components of international education such as study abroad, service learning, and understanding cultural difference.
Discuss and analyze issues of privilege and power, cultural difference as they relate to international education;
Analyze programs and strategies in educational settings that promote goals of international education;
Demonstrate an introductory understanding of global education, development education and their connections to international education;
Be able to research case studies of educational systems in different countries;
Strengthen skills in critical thinking, analysis, academic writing, reading, engaging in scholarly discussion and presentations.
Develop the skills to work collaboratively in teams as well as individually in a learning environment.

Grading

  • Critical Responses (3) 30%
  • Group project - Facilitate class discussion 25%
  • Final project 45%

NOTES:

Details on assignments

#1 Critical Responses : Three (3) short (3 - 5 page) critical responses to the readings and media items that form part of the course curriculum, due on the dates decided on. Due dates: TBA (negotiated in the first class)  
#2 Group Project: Facilitate class discussion on a class topic and reading/s. Groups of 2 – 4 on a topic of choice. Selected dates in March
#3 Final project: Students will choose from the following:
Conduct an interview with someone who has studied in a different system of education than yours. Write a paper based on comparative methods, including analysis and discussion. Details to be discussed in class.
Write an academic paper on a topic from this course;
Develop curriculum materials or learning activities for a course, workshop, or topic on international education;
Review an educational program with international/intercultural elements (for e.g. a school service learning trip, a campaign on international experiential learning) in relation to learning objectives of international education.

There is NO final exam in this course

Details on assignments, criteria and assessment will be provided in class with the detailed syllabus.

REQUIREMENTS:

Students are expected to meet the following requirements:
Attend all classes;
Complete all readings for each class; 
Participate in and contribute to class activities and discussions;
Complete all assignments and submit on the due dates.

A discussion on meeting these requirements will be held on the first day of class. 

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

There will be other required readings: article links provided to be accessed through the SFU Library, or hard copies provided.

REQUIRED READING:

Bickmore, K., Hayhoe, R., Manion, C., Mundy, K. & Read, R. (2017). Comparative and international education: Issues for teachers. 2nd edition. Toronto & Vancouver: Canadian Scholars
ISBN: 978-1 55130-951-4 (paperback)
978-1-55130-953-8 (PDF)
978-1 55130-952-1 (EPUB)    
ISBN: ISBN: 9781551309514

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

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