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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures : European Languages and Cultures - Common Courses

Postgraduate Course: Universal Education as European Utopia (ELCC11012)

Course Outline
School School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures College College of Humanities and Social Science
Course type Standard Availability Available to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken) SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) Credits 20
Home subject area European Languages and Cultures - Common Courses Other subject area None
Course website None
Course description This option addresses one of the European institutions par excellence, its role in the constitution of the European nation-states and the meaning of the pursuit of school-based excellence in a global system. A comparative analysis of the EU and USA models of higher education will highlight, in particular, the function and future of the humanities confronted to the growing demands for professionalization.


As a place for universal knowledge, University is as European as the invention of Utopia. How is Europe seen from Utopia? And how is Utopia seen from University? “It is inhabited by people much like ourselves. It is a country in the Western world. Its climate resembles that of Southern California, though there is no other resemblance. It is a scientific, industrial democracy. It is rich and powerful. It is surrounded by enemy states. It is committed to the doctrine of education for all” (Hutchins 1953). In the seminars, students will discuss the place for educational utopias and their position in the process of economic globalization, throughout the rise and decline of modern European nationalism and the call for specialized knowledge in the humanities.

Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites None
Prospectus website http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/visiting-exchange/courses
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2010/11 Flexible, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  No Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
No Classes have been defined for this Course
First Class First class information not currently available
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes
This course will enable students discuss the institutional agenda of their curricula in the humanities, and also to develop a critical understanding of their responsibility as prospective professionals, at a crucial point when their commitment to education is substantially associated with career-oriented interests.
Assessment Information
One 4,000 word essay to be submitted as stated in the programme handbook
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information
Special Arrangements
Not entered
Contacts
Course organiser Dr Davide Messina
Tel:
Email: D.Messina@ed.ac.uk
Course secretary Mrs Kate Marshall
Tel: (0131 6)50 4114
Email: Kate.Marshall@ed.ac.uk
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