Do you want to become a global citizen? Learn more about the world around you!

During the minor students will develop into curious, conscious, multidisciplinary international professionals who are able to look at the world from various perspectives and make connections between different disciplines and philosophies. A wide range of subjects like physiology, geopolitics, societal issues, earth sciences and culture will be discussed. After attending the minor the students are able “to connect the dots” and will therefore act more as convincing and trustworthy actors. They will be able to relate with to any counterpart they face in their private or business network and interact with them in a sensible and eloquent way.

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It is possible to register using the following options:

Saxion-student Not a Saxion student

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Marcel Slootweg

Code
M.1178
Start
September
Type
Fulltime
Language
English
Max number of students
35
Location
Deventer
Minor Type
A: Available for any HBO course, provided there is no overlap with your current education/programme
Audience
Saxion student, Non-Saxion student

Course content

Philosophy of science, ethics, research – all from an international perspective.

Earth- and natural sciences (meteorology, geology, astronomy, paleontology, geography, human biology)
Social sciences (anthropology, political science, economy, psychology, sociology, social geography)
Humanities (philosophy, history, archaeology, cultural studies, literature, the fine arts)
“Great Books” that will (re)shape your attitude and force you to look at issues from different perspectives.
Technology: Robotics, Nanotechnology, Artificial Intelligence.
Approximately 10-12 guest lecturers will share their expertise with you.
Excursions to Brussels, Ypres and The Hague offering you the opportunity to speak to International politicians, cultural attaches and lawyers.
You will continuously keep track on the latest news by reading and interpreting these current issues.
Bottom line: you will become curious, conscious and aware of the Socratic principle: “the more I learn, the more I realize how little I really know”.

Study load

12 (full) hours (12x60 minutes) of lectures, 16 hours of self-study, and 1 consultation hour per week
4 days per week
Excursions and guest lectures pertaining to subjects from the abovementioned disciplines

Schedule

4 days per week 3 lectures of 3 hours (3x60 minutes)

Written exams
Essays
Blogs
(Video)presentations
Discussions of the news
Book discussions
Debates
Written reflections

(Inter)national students form Saxion, other universities in the Netherlands, students from abroad are all very welcome. Especially those students that want to widen their interest and perspective by getting surprised in a world of sciences & arts.

Tamara: "I liked the minor a lot. It gave a lot of freedom to find your own way and interests. Most of the lectures served as a good source for inspiration and it helped to get some more insight into various subjects. The first time in my study career that I really enjoyed doing an assignment!"

Kirsten: "I could listen for hours to the teachers, so much variety in subjects."

Elke: "I would recommend the minor. If people are looking for a minor that broadens their perspective and are not sure yet what it is that they want to do after their current studies, I think this minor is perfect."