SOCY-385 Globalization and Education (3)

Introduces key sociological themes and theories that frame understandings of globalization and its impact on education around the world. Traces globalization’s history and contemporary trends, and details how education is affected by globalization. This includes but is not limited to a critical examination of multi-lateral agencies; transformations in patterns of student mobility and migration; the emergence of global norms for education; and the use of new media and digital platforms for global education exchange and higher education. Crosslist: EDU-385. Usually Offered: fall.