What?

In September 1999, the University of Hong Kong will admit to the second intake for the M.Ed. in Comparative Education.

Why?

Comparison is the basis of almost all forms of enquiry. This course will primarily focus on cross-national comparisons of education systems. It will enable participants to understand better the nature of education systems, and the forces which shape them. The comparisons will generate important insights on a range of inter-disciplinary issues relevant to the social sciences. These include issues of control, curriculum and policy analysis.

For whom?

The course will attract applicants from a wide range of settings, by including some core and methodological studies, but also accommodating individual interests and particular projects. While most participants are likely to be citizens of Hong Kong, some will come from other parts of the world. The course will benefit classroom teachers, administrators, post-secondary lecturers and others.

By whom?

Most teaching is by members of the Comparative Education Research Centre (CERC). They have extensive expertise and practical experience in a wide range of topics and societies, including China, other Asian countries, Africa, Europe and North America.

When?

The course will last for two years, part-time. Classes will be held twice a week.

How structured?

The course is expected to have 12 taught modules plus a dissertation. Students will have some choice in selection of modules, to fit their own interests.

How much?

Fees will be HK$ 23,650 (indicative) for 1999/2000, and HK$25,150 (indicative) for 2000/2001. In addition to tuition and supervision of the dissertation, these fees give full access to the university libraries and most other facilities.

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For additional information, phone, fax, mail or e-mail:

Prof. Mark Bray,
Course Director (M.Ed. Comparative Education),
Comparative Education Research Centre,
The University of Hong Kong,
Pokfulam Road,
Hong Kong.
Phone: (852) 2857 8541
Fax: (852) 2517 4737
e-mail:mbray@hku.hk

OR

Dr. Ng Ho Ming
M.Ed. Admissions Tutors,
Department of Education,
The University of Hong Kong,
Pokfulam Road,
Hong Kong.
Phone: (852) 2859 2788
Fax: (852) 2858 5649
e-mail:hmng@hku.hk

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