New U: A new path for the university in the 21st century
LE3 .A278 2013
2013
Brickner, Rachel
Acadia University
Bachelor of Arts
Honours
Politics
The purpose of this thesis is to understand the contemporary challenges facing the university, and its role in shaping communities and the production of culture. The history of the university, from the creation of the institution in the 12th century until the present, is reviewed with an emphasis on the evolution of pedagogy and the relationship of the university to broader society. Focusing on the university of today, this work examines the university’s changing priorities, the idea of “excellence” as a guiding principle, and the experience of students, all relating to the university’s role in the creation and dissemination of culture. It concludes with a discussion of critical pedagogy and the potential for its application in the university, arguing that building critical consciousness is vital in order for the university to fulfill its academic and social mission.
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