ED 276 : CULT, HIST, ED SYSTEM OF CYPRUS (I)

This course provides an overview of various forces that shape contemporary education in the United States and in international settings. Students will explore the relationship between education, culture, and society in the global context. Students will critically reflect upon their own educational experiences and their perspectives and beliefs about education. Students will be introduced to strategies that are considered “best practice” and will compare aspects of the U.S. education system to those aspects in an international setting. This course meets the general education requirements for international credit. Students will write frequently in both formal and informal formats and will be asked to reflect upon what they see and experience during their time in Cyprus.