| Course Name |
Education - Education for Democracy |
| Course Provider |
University College Dublin |
| Course Code |
EDUC20030 |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time |
| Location (Districts) |
Belfield |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
TRIMESTER: Autumn |
| Application Date |
2021-2022 Academic Year
Pre-Registration for September 2021 reopening in August! |
| Duration |
Autumn Trimester Sept to Dec
Delivery - Face to Face |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Eligibility |
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Not applicable to this module.
Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module. |
| Course Content |
Expand+EDUC20030 Key Ideas in Education; Views from the Sociology and History of Education
Academic Year 2021/2022
This module explores the role of education in preparing us for a democratic way of life. Drawing on a range of philosophical and sociologica...
Hide-EDUC20030 Key Ideas in Education; Views from the Sociology and History of Education
Academic Year 2021/2022
This module explores the role of education in preparing us for a democratic way of life. Drawing on a range of philosophical and sociological thinkers, it facilitates a careful engagement with some of the most pressing questions of our time:
1. How can we live with others radically different to ourselves?
2. Can we learn conscience, empathy and agreeable disagreement?
3. What are the social barriers to participation and voice?
4. Are students free?
5. Are students equal?
6. And what is the role of the school/the university in the development of a thoughtful citizenry?
In responding to these questions, students will be introduced to classic as well as contemporary thinkers. They will discover the work of Henry David Thoreau, Ralph Waldo Emerson, John Dewey, Hannah Arendt, Judith Butler, Ronald Dworkin, Matthew Lipman, Martha Nussbaum, and Stanley Cavell.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this module, students will be able to:
1. Communicate clearly and confidently, both verbally and in writing, on key concepts in Philosophy and Sociology of Education
2. Explore these concepts with reference to the Irish educational scene
3. Demonstrate the ability to close read philosophical as well as sociological texts
4. Pursue research using a range of print and electronic sources
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| Number of Credits |
5 |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Open Learning is one of our most flexible pathways for entering into UCD undergraduate study. With 12 UCD undergraduate programmes, learners are able to accumulate 30 credits towards a NFQ Level 7 Certificate in Open Learning at their own pace from a variety of undergraduate modules. We have a dedicated team ready to support you in planning your unique learning journey, contact us via: all@ucd.ie. |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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