The historical development of the universities and higher education. The policy, management and control of the higher education. The research field higher education. Global higher education and research policy.
FLF3015 Contemporary and Historical Perspectives on Higher Education 7.5 credits
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus FLF3015 (Autumn 2020–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus FLF3015 (Autumn 2020–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to introduce the research domain higher education and give an introduction to some considerable themes in this field, e.g. policy control, organisation, culture, profession.
After passing the course, the student should be able to:
- discuss ideas around the nature of the university and its role in society and discuss how these have been developed over time
- analyse different expectations on higher education and research and give examples of the response of the universities in the light of the preconditions
- reflect on higher education as research object and reflect on his own research in the light of the themes of the course
- comment on others' texts and reflect on the seminar form as method for learning
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Admitted to third-cycle education primarily in the subjects technology and learning, historical studies of technology or science and environment and secondarily closely related subjects.
Literature
You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- UPP1 - Written report, 7.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Other requirements for final grade
To pass the course, actively prepared participation in the seminars is also required.
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Education cycle
Third cycle