Florida
Atlantic University
Department of Educational Leadership
Florida Atlantic University
EDH 6065 – History and Philosophy of Higher
Education
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
3 semester hours. A
study of the evolution of western higher education and its philosophical
basis. Primary emphasis is on the
American college and university movement.
REQUIRED TEXTS:
Cohen, Arthur M. (1998).
The shaping of American higher
education. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
RECOMMENDED TEXTS:
Rudolph, F. (1990). The American college and university. University of Georgia Press. (1962 edition is also good).
AUDIOVISUAL TECHNOLOGY:
Overheads and Power Point presentations
Word Processed Materials
World Wide Web Cybersites
Video
COURSE OBJECTIVES: The student will be able to:
1. Understand
the historical origins and development of American higher education.
2. Acquire
the historical base needed for the analysis of the current goals, formats and
problems in higher education.
3. Develop
an understanding of the philosophical basis of higher education.
4. Understand
the relationship between different philosophical positions and curricula issues
in higher education.
5. Increase
the understanding of the relationship between institutions of higher education
and social, economic, political and religious conditions and events.
6. Broaden
a professional knowledge base with a wide acquaintance with the historical
literature, journals, periodicals, and electronic information sources.
7. Deepen
the understanding of current theories, issues, and trends in American higher
education.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
PRE-MEETING
ACTIVITIES 250
RESEARCH
PAPER 150
MIDTERM 100
CLASS
PARTICIPATION 100
FINAL 100
TOTAL 700
GRADING: Points total
700 points. Breakdown for letter grade
is as follows:
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Points |
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700-675 |
A |
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674-650 |
A- |
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649-625 |
B+ |
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624-600 |
B |
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599-575 |
B- |
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574-550 |
C+ |
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549-525 |
C |
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524-500 |
C- |
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499-475 |
D+ |
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474-450 |
D |
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449-425 |
D- |
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424-400 |
F |
You
are expected to complete the assigned pre-meeting assignments and readings and
projects on time. You must attend class
regularly, contribute to class discussions, and bring with you a willingness to
help create a positive, productive learning environment. Readings will be assigned from the required
and recommended books, as well as from materials distributed in class.
GUIDELINES FOR GIVEN TASKS:
1. RESEARCH
PAPER: 10-12 page paper demonstrating
comprehension (100 points). Detailed guidelines attached.
2. PRIMARY
SOURCE PRESENTATION: (50 points).
3. PRE-MEETING
ASSIGNMENTS: (250 points/50 points each
class period)
4. MIDTERM
EXAM: Take-home “Names to Know” (100 points)
5. CLASS
PARTICIPATION: Active involvement in
class discussions and activities. (100
points/20 points each class period)
6. FINAL
EXAM: Take-home combination
essay/objective questions exam (100 points)
CONTENT OUTLINE:
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TOPIC |
READINGS |
ASSIGNMENTS DUE |
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Personal Introductions Overview of Course Logistics / Syllabus Topics for Research Paper Presentation Topic Lottery ----------------------------------------------- Philosophy of Education Framework for Studying History |
-------------------------------- Kneller, Chapters 1-3 Cohen, Preface and Introduction |
-------------------------------------- PREMEETING ACTIVITY #1 |
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Colonial Era (Social
Context, Institutions, Students, Faculty, Curriculum, Governance, Finance,
Outcomes) |
Cohen, Chapter 1 Rudolph, Chapters 1-10 |
PREMEETING ACTIVITY #2 (bring 2 copies) Research Paper Topic for
Approval |
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Emergent Nation Era (Social
Context, Institutions, Students, Faculty, Curriculum, Governance, Finance,
Outcomes) |
Cohen, Chapter 2 Rudolph, Chapters 11-15 |
PREMEETING ACTIVITY #3 (bring two copies) Primary Source Presentations |
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University Transformation Era (Social
Context, Institutions, Students, Faculty, Curriculum, Governance, Finance,
Outcomes) |
Cohen, Chapter 3 Rudolph, Chapters 16-22 |
PREMEETING ACTIVITY #4 (bring two copies) MIDTERM |
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Mass Higher Education Era (Social
Context, Institutions, Students, Faculty, Curriculum, Governance, Finance,
Outcomes) Contemporary Era (Social
Context, Institutions, Students, Faculty, Curriculum, Governance, Finance,
Outcomes) |
Cohen, Chapter 4 Cohen, Chapter 5 |
PREMEETING ACTIVITY #5 (Complete Matrix-2copies) |
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FINAL EXAM RESEARCH PAPER & PRESENTATIONS |
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Regular attendance is required at all scheduled class
meetings. Involvement in collegial
exchanges & Internet searches throughout the course is essential. Class participation includes active
involvement in all class discussions and class activities, as well as
professional conduct in class.
SPECIAL NEEDS:
It is the policy of the College of Education to make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and language barriers. If you are a person with a disability and desire accommodations to complete course requirements, please arrange a meeting with me at your earliest convenience to discuss your request.
RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS:
“In accordance with the rules of the Board of Regents and Florida law, students have the right to reasonable accommodations….to observe religious practices and beliefs with regard to …class attendance, and the scheduling o examinations and work assignments.” Please notify me in advance of your intention to participate in religious observation and request an excused absence.
ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT:
“All acts of dishonesty in any work constitute academic misconduct. The academic misconduct disciplinary policy will be followed in the event of academic misconduct.” Please not the policy on academic misconduct in your student handbook.
SUGGESTED TOPICS FOR RESEARCH PAPER
Women and Higher Education
Historically Black Colleges and
Universities
Professional Education
Origins of Federal Support for
Higher Education
Land-Grant Colleges
Southern Higher Education after
the Civil War
Normal Schools
Early Patterns of Organization and
Administration
The Elective Struggle
Articulation of Secondary and
Higher Education
The Rise of Community Colleges
The Ivy League
Diversity in American Higher
Education
Academic Freedom and Tenure
The Impact of Religion on Early
Higher Education
The Impact of Specialized Subject
Areas
Philosophy and Goals of Higher
Education
Research Universities
The Future of Higher Education
The Influence of the German
University
PRIMARY SOURCE PRESENTATION TOPICS
Statutes of Harvard, 1646
The Harvard Charter, 1650
The Yale Report, 1828
The Morrill Act, 1862
List of the 107 Land-Grant
Institutions in the United States and Its Territories
Liberty in Education, Charles W.
Eliot
The Nature and Function of a
University, Daniel Coit Gilman
The Talented Tenth, W.E.B. Du Bois
1940 Statement of Principles,
American Association of University Professors
The G.I. Bill of Rights, 1944
Report of the Presidents
Commission on Higher Education, 1947
The Higher Education Act of 1965
MIDTERM
NAMES TO KNOW
1. Aristotle
2. Socrates
3. Plato
4. Abelard
5. John
Newman
6. Charles
Eliot
7. Frances
Wayland
8. John Dewey
9. Ezra
Cornell
10. William
Folwell
11. Daniel
Coit Gilman