HMEF5033

Comparative Education
FINAL EXAMINATION
PROF. DR. GURNAM KAUR SIDHU
 INTRODUCTION
EVALUATION: HMEF 5033 COMPARATIVE EDUCATION
ASSIGNMENT = 60%
FINAL EXAMINATION = 40%
 FINAL EXAMINATION
The Final Examination Paper is a 3 (THREE) Hour paper
The paper comprises 2 parts: Part A and Part B
Part A= 40 Marks
Part B = 60 Marks
Total 100 Marks
 FINAL EXAMINATION:PART A
PART A: 40 Marks
Part A consists of Two (2) Questions
Candidates must answer BOTH questions
Question 1 = 20 marks
Question 2 = 20 marks
Total = 40 Marks
 FINAL EXAMINATION:
SAMPLE PAST YEAR QUESTION PART A
QUESTION 1: Final Examination 2015
Comparative Education is a fully established academic field of study that is
focused on the comparison of one aspect of education with another or the
comparison of features present in different contexts, places and countries.

Select ONE (1) issue on education and any TWO (2) countries.
Then briefly compare and contrast the issue identified in both the countries
highlighting at least TWO (2) similarities and TWO (2) differences
(20 MARKS)
 FINAL EXAMINATION:PART B
PART B: 60 Marks
Part B consists of FIVE (5) Questions
Candidates are required to answer THREE (3) questions ONLY.
Each question carries 20 Marks
3 x 20 = 60 marks
 FINAL EXAMINATION:
SAMPLE PAST YEAR QUESTION PART B
QUESTION 1 2015
Define what you understand by the term Comparative Education. [10 MARKS]
Discuss the contributions of any TWO (2) of the following proponents of Comparative
Education:
Sir Michael Sadler (1861-1943)
Issac Leon Kandel (1881-1965)
George Z.F. Bereday (1920 1986)
Philip G. Altbach [10 MARKS]
Total = 10 + 10 = 20 MARKS
 CONCLUSION

SO. . . For HMEF 5033 (comparative Education) you are

required to complete an Assignment (60%) comprising
TWO Sections (Part A and Part B) and sit for a Final
Examination (40%)
So learn to manage your time well and study on a regular
basis. Do not procrastinate and leave everything to the
last minute.
Wishing you ALL THE BEST !