Human Development and Education in East Asia

This course examines human development and education in East Asia, mainly China, Japan, and South Korea, using comparative and sociocultural perspectives. Topics include cultural beliefs and practices related to learning; school and students’ educational experiences; academic and socioemotional development; family socialization; globalization and educational systems. Students will also examine diversity, inequality, and marginalization in educational processes across and within these countries. The course draws on a range of contemporary studies from interdisciplinary social science fields, such as psychology, sociology, and anthropology.