Contemporary dilemmas in university and academic education - a Central European perspective

Abstract: This study is a philosophically sociological and pedagogical reflection on the current status of universities as institutions and the profile of university education. It draws attention to the original characteristics that made up the idea and essence of university, which should not be forgotten at a time when higher education institutions are being diversified. It analyzes the development of higher education in terms of its functions and value in the context of societal change in the era of industrialization and globalization. It contemplates the university’s loss of identity at a time when financial capital prevails over science and technology, and educational preferences favor the market and practice. It considers paradigmatic change in university education as well as the future role of universities. The paper reflects on global trends through the eye of transforming countries, although it does not directly cover these countries directly.

Object Details

• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource
• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Contemporary dilemmas in university and academic education - a Central European perspective ; volume:24 ; number:1 ; year:2014 ; pages:68-77 ; extent:10 ; Human affairs ; 24, Heft 1 (2014), 68-77 (gesamt 10)

Contributors, Places and Time

• Creator: Kosová, Beata

Further information

• DOI: 10.2478/s13374-014-0206-0
• URN: urn:nbn:de:101:1-2404291650056.198975786228
• Rights: Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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