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This Year 2 module introduces students to the field of international development and education using (and producing) new media sources and content. The module shines a critical light on the economic, social, and political dimensions of development, unsettling the common assumption that progress through education is always possible. It also explores the prospects and perils of new media as sources of knowledge production and exchange, which are increasingly common within the field of international development. Some of the topics discussed include: the promises and pitfalls of the Sustainable Development Goals; the similarities and differences between UNESCO and the World Bank; the development challenges brought on by the climate crisis; the rise of non-state actors and new educational financing mechanisms; and the prospects of post-development theories in education. The course will draw on the experiences from across the globe with special emphasis on Asia and engage with a diversity of knowledge mediums, including academic publications, social media content, as well as podcasts, news articles, and film/documentaries.

Teaching delivery:ÌýThis module is taught in 10 weekly seminars.

Aims

• To develop a thorough understanding of the economic, social, and political dimensions of international development in education;Ìý
• To foster a greater awareness of the role of international, national, and local actors and institutions in international development and education theory and practice;Ìý
• To discuss and critique prevailing assumptions and sources of knowledge about international development and education.