FLKM4210 Knowledge Production and the Global South Course description

In this course, the students will acquire knowledge about education in the Global South in a wider social context.

No prerequisite knowledge required.

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student

• has knowledge of the relationship between education in the Global South and the social, cultural and financial contexts that affect the quality and content of education
• has knowledge of the relationship between education and power, both at the national and international level
• has knowledge of local, national and global discourse on education 
• has knowledge of the relationship between education, human rights and democratic rights

Skills

The student

• is capable of discussing and explaining relevant topics in the course
• is capable of discussing and assessing different ideological views on education in the Global South

General competence

The student

• is capable of explaining and problematising the role and functions of education in a development perspective
• is capable of critically assessing different discourse on education and their relationship to development

The academic content of this course consists of perspectives on the role of education in relation to social development and local, national and international discourse on education. The role of education in relation to social, cultural and financial development, and political and financial power and inequality are important issues within this framework. Another important issue is the role of education in conflict and war situations, and to what extent education can help to mitigate or exacerbate conflicts. Emphasis is also given to the role of education in relation to issues concerning identity (indigenous, ethnic and national identities) and the choice of language of instruction in multilingual societies.

The work and teaching methods used in the course are characterised by lectures and dialogue and discussions, to which the students bring their own different practical experience and academic backgrounds. See the programme description for further details.

The following required coursework must be approved before the student can take the exam:

• 80% attendance requirement

The course is assessed based on an individual written home exam over one week, with a scope of 3,000 words +/- 10%. 

Resit/rescheduled exam The resit/rescheduled exam is organised in the same way as the ordinary exam.

Examination support material is permitted.

A grade scale with A being the highest grade and E the poorest pass grade is used. The grade F means that the student has failed the exam.

Two internal examiners are used. An external programme supervisor is affiliated with the course in accordance with the Guidelines for Appointment and Use of Examiners at HiOA.