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Overview

Examines the ethical, political, epistemological and metaphysical aspects of a number of important issues in education such as: determining aims of education, determining what constitutes human well being, deciding on curriculum content, examining what constitutes knowledge claims in different discipline areas, distinguishing rote learning from understanding, identifying rational in contrast … For more content click the Read More button below.

Conditions for Enrolment

Prerequisite: 18 units of credit at Level 1

Fees

TypeAmount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)$836
Domestic Students$4620
International Students$4830

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Additional Information

This course is offered as General Education.

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