Critical Citizenship Education 11-CC-11-a
Syllabus:
Week 1
Introduction. Course overview
Week 2 - Week 6
Traditions of Citizenship Education in Europe:
Citizenship Education in Europe; WE perspective
Citizenship Education in Europe; CEE perspective.
The concept of civil society in educational policy. The example of Poland.
Week 7- Week 8
Citizenship education and ideology – the critical perspective.
Week 9
Citizenship and globalization. Fostering a citizen of the world.
Week 10
Citizenship and neoliberalism
Week 11
Gendered citizenship. Feminist perspective in educational theory
Week 12
Citizenship and migration. A global perspective
Week 13 - Week 14
Civil disobedience.
Week 15
Conclusions.
Information on where to find course materials
Pre-requisites in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will:
Analyse different meanings and implications of citizenship education
Demonstrate understanding of historical and political background of educational policy in Europe
Demonstrate understanding of the key theoretical frameworks within citizenship education
Be able to use theories proper to analysing models of citizenship education
Argue and justify his/her opinions, using his/her knowledge as well as theories of scholars
Assessment criteria
Attendance is mandatory. Students are expected to read compulsory readings and participate in discussions.
Additional information
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