Global Citizenship Education

During the course, students will be introduced to the concepts of Global Citizenship Education (GCE) by exploring the different dimensions and philosophies of GCE. Besides discussing the theory of GCE, students will also take a closer look at practical examples of GCE in different countries around the world.

Course leader

Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Oulu

Target group

- Bachelor's and Master's students.
- Fluency in English (min. level B2). All courses are taught in English, and sufficient English language skills are needed to follow lectures and participate in group work. No tests are required.
- Admission is possible for those who are NOT currently enrolled in the University of Oulu.

Course aim

Students will be able to:

• Discuss global citizenship education (GCE) and understand how it relates to other educational areas such as development education, intercultural education, sustainability etc.

• Identify different definitions and approaches of GCE and their underlying philosophies and ideas.

• Evaluate different practical examples of GCE assessment and GCE lesson plans.

• Explore different critiques of GCE practices.