Essays about: "Russian higher education"

Found 5 essays containing the words Russian higher education.

  1. 1. An Analysis of the Determinants of Credit Card Use Among Urban Residents in China

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi; Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Global Studies; Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Duyu Zhou; [2016]
    Keywords : credit cards; trust; social status; credit institutions; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Along with globalization, the use of credit cards has become popular among Chinese urban residents; China has witnessed the tremendous growth in the accumulated number of credit cards issued and the amount of credit loans utilized. The new-classical consumption theory holds individuals responsible for the use of credit loans, however, from Veblen’s institutional perspective, the use of credit cards is influenced by issuers, consumers and governments. READ MORE

  3. 2. The role of cultural background in a parent teacher relationship

    University essay from IT-universitetet i Göteborg/Tillämpad informationsteknologi

    Author : Veronika Griph; [2015-09-30]
    Keywords : multicultural education; cultural mismatch; parental involvement; culture; immigration;

    Abstract : The growing multiculturalism of the Swedish society affects the school environment and leads to raising cultural and ethnic diversity among pupils. While there are many immigrant groups in Sweden, this research focuses only on the current residents of Sweden who have Russian background. READ MORE

  4. 3. New Public Management strategies : Implications for universities in emerging economies

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för management

    Author : Violetta Shishkina; [2008]
    Keywords : New Public Management; University; Russia; Strategy and Governance;

    Abstract : The purpose of the present study was to investigate the implications of NPM (New Public Management) strategies for a University in emerging economy. The philosophy of adaptation to the market economy is supposed to result in the modernization of Russian HE (Higher Education) and Russia’s complete integration into the European HE community. READ MORE

  5. 4. Perceptions of the concept of sustainable development among Russian and Swedish students

    University essay from Matematik, teknik och naturvetenskap

    Author : Johan Rootzén; [2007]
    Keywords : Environmental education; Education for sustainable development; Russia; Sweden.;

    Abstract : The ambition for Education for Sustainabl Development (ESD),to integrat the principles, values,and practices of sustainable development into all aspects of education and learning is a huge undertaking. The aim of this study is to compare how this concept is being implemented and interpreted in Russian and Swedish schools. READ MORE

  6. 5. Fairness and Flexibility in Oral Examination

    University essay from Matematik och matematisk statistik

    Author : Eva Andreasson; [2005]
    Keywords : alternative assessment; individualisation; oral assessment; Russian higher education; test validity; test reliability;

    Abstract : This is a descriptive ethnographical study with the purpose of examining teachers’ and students’ experiences of oral examination at a State Pedagogical University in western Russia. The study also focused on finding the characteristics of oral examination and the contextual factors influencing its implementation. READ MORE