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This case study of the development of the University of Technology in Baghdad, Iraq, illustrates how from its foundation in 1975, this new technological university has adjusted its work to national needs as expressed in National Development Plans. The basic engineering course has a two-plus-two structure with the possibility of students becoming technicians after the first two years, thus meeting a particular national shortage. The course lays particular emphasis upon practical applications and upon close involvement with industry. As industry in Iraq has broadened its scope the curriculum in the university has widened. The non-technical subjects within the course have become more significant in response to a perceived national need. The authors offer this case-study for consideration by those who are concerned with the interaction of universities with society.
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Al-Naimi, T.T., Al-Nassri, S.A. University Interaction with National Development Plans: a case study from Iraq. High Educ 10, 663–673 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01676863
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01676863