3 ECTS credits
90 h study time

Offer 1 with catalog number 8023122DNR for all students in the 1st and 2nd semester at a (D) Master - 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)
David Weinbaum
Activities and contact hours
2 contact hours Lecture
13 contact hours Seminar, Exercises or Practicals
60 contact hours Independent or External Form of Study
Course Content

‘Beautiful Minds’ is a course focused entirely on the development of the habit and skill to affirm the extraordinary quality of the cognitive performance in others. The course comprises 14 hours of workshops and 60 hours of team work dedicated to a group assignment. Each group receives a 1-hour consultation to support their study.

Additional info

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Learning Outcomes

General Competence

By learning to observe and appreciate the extraordinary thinking of others as well as of oneself, the students will learn to affirm and support the paths and stances which expand the horizons of thought.

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: 1 group assignement (a presentation or an interview).

Additional info regarding evaluation

1 group assignement (a presentation or an interview).

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