INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: None Course Designation: Core GenEd - Social & Behavioral Science Level - Elementary L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain the economic, social, cultural, and political dimensions of educational development. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Critically compare and contrast theoretical approaches that have shaped international educational development. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Describe current issues in international educational development Audience: Undergraduate 4. Identify and compare the assumptions, benefits, and limitations of different educational policy and planning approaches. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Discuss and critique prevailing assumptions about education and development. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Demonstrate critical thinking skills as well as academic speaking and writing skills. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain the economic, social, cultural, and political dimensions of educational development. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Critically compare and contrast theoretical approaches that have shaped international educational development. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Describe current issues in international educational development Audience: Undergraduate 4. Identify and compare the assumptions, benefits, and limitations of different educational policy and planning approaches. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Discuss and critique prevailing assumptions about education and development. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Demonstrate critical thinking skills as well as academic speaking and writing skills. Audience: Undergraduate