Education and Post Colonial Societies, 7.5 Credits

Contents

Education is a scientific discipline where knowledge is created about the processes through which the human being is formed and about the changes in social, cultural and historical circumstances in which these processes are embedded. The pedagogical field deals with, for example, different aspects of upbringing, education, learning, teaching and other processes. Questions, for example, can be raised regarding how and why certain values, knowledge and skills arise, how and why they are maintained, and how they vary within and between generations, groups and individuals. The course addresses historical and global perspectives on formal education as it has developed in post-colonial societies. It further deals with the role of funding and technical assistance agencies in educational development. These processes will be addressed through situational analysis of post-colonial societies.

Expected learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course students should be able to • describe and analyse internal and external influences on formal education systems in post-colonial societies • identify and distinguish between internal and external historical development processes as well as political and economic influences • apply their knowledge through situational analysis

Required Knowledge

Form of instruction

The teaching is normally organised through lecturing, seminars, group exercises and tutorials. The teaching activities are carried out with support from information and communication technology. This requires certain technical equipment and user knowledge. Parts of the teaching can be compulsory. The course will be given in English.

Examination modes

The course examination is written or oral, continues or final. The course work is assessed with the grades Pass with Distinction, Pass or Fail. The course work is examined at the ordinary examination or re-examined at a later occasion during the same semester. An opportunity to re-examine the course work is normally given in the following fall semester provided the student has requested it. After that a student with a fail is advised to participate in the next ordinary examination. Re-examinations based on the same curriculum are guaranteed within two years after the first registration on the course. A student has the right to change examiner for a course based on a written request to the head of department after two fails on the same course or a part of a course. ACCREDITATION OF PRIOR LEARNING The Director of Studies decides on the accreditation of prior learning based on a student’s written request. The request shall indicate the course that the accreditation will apply to. The request shall be accompanied by certified copies of course certificates including information about the institution delivering the course, time for the course, subject area, academic level, credits and examination results. Course curricula, literature lists, and if applicable copies of project reports or thesis work shall be attached.