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Course syllabus - Higher Education in its Context

Scope

3 credits

Course code

PEA941

Valid from

Autumn semester 2023

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

2022-12-13

Literature lists

Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.

Objectives

The objective of the course is to provide the participant with the opportunity to develop understanding of the mandates and responsibilities of higher education institutions.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the participant is expected to be able to
1. apply relevant national and local rules and regulations, and to discuss society's objectives for higher education and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning 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. demonstrate knowledge of rules and regulations regarding students with disabilities and of available student support
4. problematise and discuss research-based teaching

Course content

- The university's role in society
- Law and government practice in higher education
- National and local rules and regulations
- Diversity, equal opportunities and sustainability in higher education
- Research-based education

Specific requirements

Employment intended for teaching or support for teaching at Mälardalen University. A completed Bachelor's degree from an institution of higher education of three years or more, equivalent to at least 180 credits.

Examination

SEM1, Seminar, 2 credits, seminars concerning learning outcomes 1-4, grades Fail (U) or Pass (G).
INL1, Written assignment, 1 credit, reflection texts concerning learning outcomes 1-4, grades Fail (U) or Pass (G).

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

Two-grade scale