Higher Education in Africa: Between Perspectives Opened by the Bologna Process and the Commodification of Education
Overview & Synopsis
This paper analyzes in sociological and historical perspective the changes involved in the Bologna process and the commodification of higher education in Africa. The resulting innovations lead to the internationalization of higher education and the provision of online courses, the development of joint programs, and the creation of franchised universities. The first part of the article traces the adoption of the international higher education system by African universities and focuses in particular on the historical foundations behind the current reforms toward the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree scheme. It also considers new criteria to ease comparison among African universities. The second part deals with the globalization and commodification of education and their effects on higher education in Africa. (Contains 1 note.)
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Document Information
| Document Title | Higher Education in Africa: Between Perspectives Opened by the Bologna Process and the Commodification of Education |
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| Author / Organization | Sall, Hamidou Nacuzon, Ndjaye, Baye Daraw |
| Subject & Discipline | Higher Education, Foreign Countries, African Studies |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 2008 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-175693 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |