Overview

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:

International and intercultural education are terms that are increasingly used across our society - by educators, but also by policymakers and educational stakeholders. But these are not simple terms. Built into them are assumptions about schools and their role in the world; hopes about the ability of education to bridge divisions in our society; and the aspirations of both educators and students. This course will attempt to unpack some of these ideas, and will invite students to collectively explore the underlying notions that shape discussions of international and intercultural education.

Practically, the course will be a mix of formats, including lectures, seminar-style discussions, and small group work. We will do readings, but will also examine and discuss other sources, including videos, visual media, and our own experiences. Students will be expected to attend all classes, to participate in class and group discussions, and to complete assignments depending on the grade they wish to earn. A detailed syllabus will be provided on the first day of class.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

1. To examine the roots of ideas of international and intercultural education, and their contemporary manifestations;
2. To develop in students a critical engagement with international and intercultural education, to examine the unspoken assumptions within these terms;
3. To develop the skills to engage critically with educational concepts, including close reading, policy analysis, and argumentation.

Grading

Materials

REQUIRED READING: