Education and Post colonial Societies: Umeå University, Sweden

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Education and Post Colonial Societies,  7.5 ECTS

The aim of the course is to introduce historical perspectives on formal education as it has developed in post-colonial countries. Students will gain knowledge about education reform in a post-colonial context and how such reforms are influenced and developed. Students will also gain an understanding of the role of funding and technical assistance agencies in educational development. Students will apply their knowledge and analytical skills through situational analysis.

Level of Education Basic level (university entrant)

Entrance requirements: Basic eligibility

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Study Period Autumn Term 2009, weeks 41-49
Course Location Internet
Language of instruction English
Study Form Mixed, 50% tempo,  Distance (Internet)
Number of mandatory on-campus meetings: 0
Total number of on-campus meetings:  0
Distance course layout The teaching will be carried out through ICT.
Selection:  Guaranteed admission (for eligible applicants)
Application code UMU-20652
Application 
Online applications are now open. Your will be transferred to studera.nu. 
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Study Period Spring Term 2010, weeks 08-17
Course Location Internet
Language of instruction English
Study Form Mixed, 50% tempo,  Distance (Internet)
Number of mandatory on-campus meetings: 0
Total number of on-campus meetings:  0
Distance course layout The course is carried out through ICT.
Selection:  Guaranteed admission (for eligible applicants)
Application code UMU-20821
Application 
Online application service not yet available. It will open 15 September 2009 

 

Contact Information

Department of Education

Study advisor: Anette Törnquist

E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Phone: 090-786 61 19

Alternative contact:

http://www.pedag.umu.se/utbildning/index.html