Political Discourse on Higher Education in Denmark: From Enlightened Citizen to Homo Economicus
Overview & Synopsis
The literature on higher education policy points to changes in the dominant discourse over the years. In particular, the ascendance of a discourse marked by concepts of new public management, using language inspired by neoclassical economic theory which characterizes education as a marketplace where students are customers, has led scholars to critically question the foundations of modern higher education policy. This paper uses critical discourse analysis to trace the development of higher education policy discourse in Denmark from the late 1970s until today. The authors find that the discourse has moved from a pluralistic one embracing not only the economic benefits of education, but also emphasizing on democracy, citizenship, and equality, towards a predominantly economic one, focused squarely on notions of globalization and competitiveness in a knowledge society.
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Document Information
| Document Title | Political Discourse on Higher Education in Denmark: From Enlightened Citizen to Homo Economicus |
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| Author / Organization | Vingaard Johansen, Ulrik, Knudsen, Frederik B., Engelbrecht Kristoffersen, Christian, Stellfeld Rasmussen, Joakim, Saaby Steffen, Emil, Sund, Kristian J. |
| Subject & Discipline | Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Educational Policy |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 2017 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-278308 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |