Academic Freedom in the Higher Education System of Iran

Authors

1 PhD student in higher education, University of Mazandara

2 Associate Professor, Department of Educational Sciences, University of Mazandaran

3 Associate Professor, Department of Educational Sciences, University of Mazandaran (corresponding author),

Abstract

 
Academic freedom is not only recognized as one of the higher education systems’ fundamental principles but also holds a long historical root in the classic universities of the world. The concept of academic freedom is significantly associated with socio-cultural values. This study aims to investigate the place of academic freedom in the higher education system of Iran. Methodologically, this study is based on in-depth interview method. The research sample includes 13 academic staff of the universities in Iran. The results of this study consist of the following parameters. First, the five dimensions of academic freedom including challenges, solutions, prerequisites, obligations, and limitations for academic freedom. Second, 17 main categories and third, 148 sub-classified categories. Finally, the correlations between these three parameters have been examined in the present study.
 

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Sociology of Social Institutions
Volume 7, Issue 15
September 2020
Pages 267-296

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