Module Code 單元編號 PFS6075 Module Title 單元名稱 GLOBAL GOVERNANCE AND POLICY MAKING IN HIGHER EDUCATION Module Synopsis 單元概要 While the idea of global governance has a long history, international organizations and agendas have become increasingly entwined with the reform of higher education systems around the world, notably through processes of measurement and standardisation. This course aims to give students an in-depth understanding of contemporary issues in the related fields of global governance and policy making in higher education, drawing on readings from a variety of disciplines and with attention to non-western perspectives. Students will develop their knowledge of the history of global governance, the roles and interactions of influential actors, contemporary agendas and the major theories used to interpret the dynamics of power, continuity, and change in world organisation. Questioning the portrayal of policymaking in higher education as a rational and evidence-based process, students will be encouraged to explore and evaluate relevant theories of the policy process, applying them to analyse reforms from multiple perspectives and with attention to global issues, agendas, and discourses. Particular attention will be given to so-called global higher education policies and reforms, and the growing role of private organizations in higher education governance. The course will explore these issues and more as we try to understand one of the most challenging educational endeavours of our time - how can we organize a world of many worlds to create a better world for all - offering an opportunity to apply and reflect on their knowledge of educational and social thought and contribute to debates regarding global issues in higher education, including where we are heading and how to get there.