The student
- understands the significance of comparative research in the development of education theories and educational policy-making
- learns to analyse educational phenomena in an international perspective.

The lectures will be held in English. The written work required at the course can be accomplished either in English or in Finnish.

Alternative book exam in English in electronic exam 17.9.2018-16.8.2019. Teacher responsible is Johanna Lätti.

Reading list:

Bray, M., Adamson, B. & Mason. M. (eds.) 2014. Comparative Education Research. Approaches and Methods. Springer. 2nd edition. Chapters 1, 4, 5, 7, 9 & 15. (Please note that these chapter numbers apply only to the second edition of the book, which is available as a short loan or e-book at Tampere University Library – Tamcat. If you use the 1st edition, check out approx. similar contents.)

Phillips, D. & Schweisfurth, M. 2006/2007/2014. Comparative and International Education: An Introduction to Theory, Method and Practise. London: Continuum. 1st or 2nd edition.

Novoa, A. & Yariv-Mashal, T. 2003. Comparative Research in Education: A mode of governance or a historical journey? Comparative Education, 39(4), 423–438 (Access via Tampere University Library – Andor search). Published also in World Yearbook of Education 2014, Taylor & Francis

Jones, Phillip W. 2007. Education and the World Order. Comparative Education 43(3), 325–337. (Access via Tampere University Library – Andor search).

Five places will be reserved for the open university students.