12 ECTS credits
320 h study time

Offer 1 with catalog number 8023120GNR for all students in the 1st and 2nd semester at a (G) Postgraduate - preliminary level.

Semester
1st and 2nd semester
Enrollment based on exam contract
Impossible
Grading method
Pass/Non pass
Can retake in second session
No
Taught in
English
Faculty
Faculty of Languages & Humanities
Department
History, Archaeology, Arts, Philosophy and Ethics
Educational team
Francis Heylighen (course titular)
Karin Verelst
Yoni Van Den Eede
Clement Vidal
David Weinbaum
Marta Maria Lenartowicz
Jean Van Bendegem
Activities and contact hours
24 contact hours Lecture
48 contact hours Seminar, Exercises or Practicals
240 contact hours Independent or External Form of Study
Course Content

This capacity building module provides a selection of advanced thinking frameworks, methods and tools while facilitating an intense workout for the agility of thought. Instruction is carried out in an interactive, hands-on manner. The teaching methods include group exercises, individual and group experimentation, mini-lectures, discussions, teamwork, games and practical assignments. The module is preceded by a short exercise assignment documented in a correspondence between the participants and the instructor.

Additional info

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Learning Outcomes

General Competence

The students will be able to fluently select from a rich array of advanced thinking frameworks, methods and tools, apply them in real-world circumstances, and guide others (collaborators, teams, organisations) in joining in and thinking together.

Grading

The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Other Exam determines 100% of the final mark.

Within the Other Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:

  • Other exam with a relative weight of 100 which comprises 100% of the final mark.

    Note: A short exercise documented in a correspondence between the students and the instructor.

Additional info regarding evaluation

A short exercise documented in a correspondence between the students and the instructor.

Allowed unsatisfactory mark
The supplementary Teaching and Examination Regulations of your faculty stipulate whether an allowed unsatisfactory mark for this programme unit is permitted.

Academic context

This offer is part of the following study plans:
Postgraduate Certificate School of Thinking: PGuestplan School of Thinking Regular