EDUC 523 Week 15: Globalization (12)
UNIT 12. GLOBALIZATION Globalization is the process that is driven by international trade and investment and aided by information technology. Policy and technological developments of the past few decades have spurred increases in cross-border trade, investment, and migration. In order to keep up with globalization of goods and services, many governments have created educational opportunities for their citizens to study abroad. Globalization of education and migration of individuals constitute the topic of this unit.Learning Goals: 1. Understanding globalization of education. 2. Understanding issues and controversies regarding globalization. 3. Understanding the relationships between globalization, education, technology, and migration. Key Questions: EDL EDUC 523 26 1. Who has access to education world-wide? 2. From the perspective of other countries, what is the purpose of education? 3. What patterns emerge in college attendance around the world? 4. What are some challenges and opportunities in this era of globalization? Final Paper Due: Last day of course (Unit 12) Summative exercise: finals week
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