Education and Development
Code
722081053
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas
Department
Sociologia
Credits
10
Weekly hours
3 letivas + 1 tutorial
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
1. Knowledge and understanding of theories and concepts in the sociology and economics of education that allow for a better understanding of the relationship among education, social change and economic development.
2. Ability to apply acquired knowledge to autonomously conceive a probleatisation essay or a research project on a relevant topic within the scope of the curricular unit.
3. Ability to present, aergue and discuss critically problems and research projects on relevant topics within the scope of the curricular unit.
Prerequisites
None.
Subject matter
1. Education and the building of the modern state
2. Education in growth and development theories
3. Economic policy, social policy and educational policy
4. Social change and change in educational systems
Bibliography
Green, A. (1991). Education and State formation: The rise of education systems in England, France and the U.S.A. Nova Iorque: Palgrave Macmillan,.
Halsey, A.H. (1997). Education: Culture, economy and society. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Moore, R. (2004). Education and society: Issues and explanations in the sociology of education. Oxford: Polity Press.
OCDE (série plutianual). Education at a glance. Paris: OCDE.
http://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/education/education-at-a-glance_19991487
Ravitch, D. & Left Back H.B. (2000). A Century of failed school reforms. Nova Iorque: Simon & Schuster.
Wolf, A. (2002). Does education matter? Myths about education and economic growth, London, Penguin Business, 2002
Teaching method
Lectures on theories and concepts and examples of cases and problems;
Seminar presentatiion and discussion of the students essays;
Tutorial monitoring and guidance of the development of students´ projects, either individually or in small groups;
Evaluation method
Continuous assesment of students´ participation in class debates (20%);
One written essay on a research problem devised by the student on a relevant topic (70%);
Oral presentation and discussion of the essay (10%).