EDUC339-25S2 (D) Semester Two 2025 (Distance)

Globalisation, Social Justice and Education

30 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 14 July 2025
End Date: Sunday, 9 November 2025
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 27 July 2025
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 28 September 2025

Description

Recent changes in technology, political arrangements, and social and economic systems have been so rapid and far-reaching that they are said to have ushered in a new era of globalisation. Sometimes presented as inevitable, globalisation has become the focus of considerable contest of ideas, policies and practices. This course examines the origins and nature of globalisation, and analyses its implications for education.

Learning Outcomes

Students who complete this course will:
1. Have an in-depth understanding of globalisation and its significance for education, knowledge and social justice.
2. Consider reforms in New Zealand education in the light of broader international trends.
3. Explore and assess a range of social, economic and educational alternatives.
4. Develop skills in critical policy analysis.

Prerequisites

EDUC206 or 30 points at 200-level of EDUC, ANTH, CULT, SOCI, POLS, HIST, or
YACL, or
by permission of the Head of School.

Timetable 2025

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Online A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Monday 16:00 - 18:00 Online Delivery
14 Jul - 24 Aug
8 Sep - 19 Oct

Course Coordinator / Lecturer

Peter Roberts

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Essay One 25 Aug 2025 50%
Essay Two 17 Oct 2025 50%

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,788.00

International fee $8,200.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see School of Social and Cultural Studies .

All EDUC339 Occurrences

  • EDUC339-25S2 (C) Semester Two 2025
  • EDUC339-25S2 (D) Semester Two 2025 (Distance)