Spring 2013
    Law No.: LAW9180
    Sched. No.: 113218956

Comparative Education Law and Policy*
Section 1
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Ryan, James E.



Administrative Information:
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Days, Times (Room):M, 1600-1800 (SL131)
Credits:3Type:Seminar
Capacity:10 **This information is current as of 05/24/2013 06:18:32 AM**
Current Enrollment:10 **This information is current as of 05/24/2013 06:18:32 AM**

Course Description:

In recent years, increasing attention has been given to the performance of American students relative to their peers in other countries, with a consensus emerging that this country’s public education system is falling behind those in other countries. This research seminar, in one sense, is an effort to assess the accuracy of this perception by placing the United States K-12 system of education in an international and comparative context. We will examine major education issues, including governance, financing, teacher personnel policies, accountability, educational opportunity and equity, and academic achievement, from a comparative perspective. Emphasis will remain on how law and policy structure and influence educational opportunity and achievement here and abroad.

For the first eight weeks of the semester, we will read and discuss articles on relevant topics. For the last five weeks of the semester, students will present their own research and drafts of their papers. Ultimately, students will complete a 25-30 page research paper on a topic of their choice.

COURSE REQUIREMENT: A substantial research paper

This course is on the approved upper-level writing requirement course list.