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Bologna — Realising Old or New Ideals of Quality?

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This article discusses the meanings of quality in the Humboldtian university ideal and in the Bologna process, especially related to issues of institutional autonomy, academic freedom and the integration of teaching and research. The article gives an overview of current practices associated with quality and quality assurance in Germany and Norway. Although differences can be found in how the concept of quality is interpreted in the two countries, it is suggested that there are several possible links to be found between the ideas underpinning Humboldt and Bologna.

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  1. What can be interpreted as singular arrangement should be understood on the grounds that universities were to train loyal citizens to the state, who eventually would fill the ranks of government (bureaucracy), army and industry. Hence, the students recruited in these arrangements were already loyal citizens and would contribute to further the states mission.

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  1. Institut für Soziologie, Universität Heidelberg, Bergheimer Str. 58, 69115, Heidelberg, Germany

    Kathia Serrano-Velarde

  2. NIFU STEP Norwegian Institute for Studies in Innovation, Research and Education, Wergelandsveien 7, Oslo, 0167, Norway

    Bjørn Stensaker

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Serrano-Velarde, K., Stensaker, B. Bologna — Realising Old or New Ideals of Quality?. High Educ Policy 23, 213–226 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1057/hep.2010.1

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