Course syllabus - Higher Education in its Context
Scope
2.5 credits
Course code
PEA924
Valid from
Autumn semester 2020
Education level
Second cycle
Progressive Specialisation
A1N (Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements).
Main area(s)
School
School of Education, Culture and Communication
Ratified
2018-12-07
Revised
2019-12-09
Status
This syllabus is not current and will not be given any more
Literature lists
Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.
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Articles
Strengthening the Teaching-Research Linkage in Undergraduate Courses and Programs
The Future of the European University: Liberal Democracy or Authoritarian Capitalism?
Culture Unbound: Journal of Current Cultural Research, 2009, Vol.1, pp.83-104,
URLs
General terms and conditions for reproduction and making available at higher education institutions
Rules and regulations for examinations at first-cycle and second-cycle level
Other Materials
All litterature is available online. Other sources may be added during the course. Please refer to the Canvas page.
Objectives
The purpose of the course is to develop the participant's understanding of the mandates and responsibilities of higher education institutions.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the participant shall demonstrate the ability to:
1, apply relevant national and local rules and regulations, and to discuss society's objectives for higher education and the academic teaching role in terms of the participant's own practice and students' active participation in higher education,
2. reflect on their professional approach to the fundamental values of higher education, such as democracy, internationalisation, gender equality, equal opportunities and sustainability,
3. interact with students in an inclusive manner and demonstrate knowledge of rules and regulations regarding students with disabilities and of available student support,
4. problematise and discuss research-based teaching.
Course content
- Law and government practice in higher education
- National and local rules and regulations
- Objectives of higher education programmes
- Diversity, equal opportunities and sustainability in higher education
- Research-based education
- Teaching portfolio
Tuition
Collegial talks and seminars.
Specific requirements
A teaching position at Mälardalen University.
Examination
SEM1, seminar, 2.0 credits, seminars concerning learning outcomes 1-4, grade Fail (U) or Pass (G).
INL1, written assignment, 0.5 credits, reflection texts concerning learning outcomes 1-4, grade Fail (U) or Pass (G).
For Pass (G) on the course as a whole, the student must have earned that grade for SEM1 and INL1.
A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.
Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.
Grade
Pass, Fail
Interim Regulations and Other Regulations
This course supersedes PEA918.
Course participant admitted to this course who has passed SEM1 or INL1 in PEA918 can transfer those credits to SEM1 and INL1 respectively in this course.
The learning outcomes in this course overlap the learning outcomes in PEA918.