Orientations in the teaching of ethics, social capital and development in Latin American universities

François Vallaeys

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Abstract

In order to achieve true development in Latin Amercia, the strengthening of social capital and its incorporation, and ethics as a theoritical and practical challenge in order to achieve efficacy, are required. The objectives of this paper are to reflect on the critical aspects that are implied by the will to disseminate the teaching of ethics, social capital and development; and to propose pedagogical orientations in their teaching. The need to recognize the role or universities in contributing to the betterment of the present situation in relation to the preparation of young professional, future managers of world development policies, and the ways in which the concepts taught in universities help to reproduce the injustices of the present world are discussed. In conclusion the creation of a Latin American network of universities and professors capable of exchanging ideas, opinions and experiences, for the purpose of strengthening the proposed reforms in university teaching in reference to ethics, socials capital and development, is required.
Original languageSpanish
Pages (from-to)38-73
Number of pages36
JournalRevista Venezolana de Gerencia
Volume8
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2003
Externally publishedYes

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