Global Dimensions of Education and Inequality

Examination of role that education plays in maintaining and perpetuating poverty and inequality. Examination of how various reform strategies that have been proposed to spur development of human capital and local development are impacting poor countries and poor people who reside in rich and poor countries. Examination of how different countries have used education to promote social equality and development and analysis of why some countries appear to be making more progress than others. Consideration of how factors such as history, particularly related to colonialism, political economy, and culture affect character and performance of schools.

P/NP or letter grading.