Academy of Waste?, The

Synopsis

Looks at the Italian university system where ‘natural selection’ sees only 30% of those enrolled as students get their final degree qualifications. The huge drop-out rate means that many universities are vastly overcrowded and that human potential as well resources and money are wasted. Also asks about the very limited opportunities available for vocational courses - should higher education be veery academically based or should there be a variety of courses on offer? Visits La Sapienza and Luiss universities in Roma, the University of Bologna, and the University of Architecture in Venice.

Series

Exploring Educational Issues, Course Eu208

Language

English

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.

Year of production

1996

Availability

Sale; 2000 sale: £145.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Subjects

Education

Keywords

higher education; Italy

Credits

Producer

Rosemary Hill

Cast

Gigi Gatti

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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