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This course will provide an introduction to and comparative analysis of the work of global educational systems. Starting with a baseline introduction to the policies and practices of the U.S. system, students will then be introduced to education in five other countries (African, Scandinavian, South/Central American, Middle Eastern, and Asian) whose systems vary from each other and from the U.S. Through discussion, readings, multimedia, guest speakers, and Skype sessions with academic experts from a variety of countries, students will gain the knowledge and tools required for basic navigation of systems of education around the globe.