EDUC339-26S1 (C) Semester One 2026

Globalisation, Social Justice and Education

30 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 16 February 2026
End Date: Sunday, 21 June 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 1 March 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 10 May 2026

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 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Tuesday 16:00 - 18:00 Jack Erskine 239
16 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 31 May

Course Coordinator / Lecturer

Peter Roberts

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,896.00

International fee $8,525.00

* 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

  • EDUC339-26S1 (C) Semester One 2026
  • EDUC339-26S1 (D) Semester One 2026 (Distance)