Global Citizenship and Changemaking I (B-UCLL-MPIEFM)

6 ECTSEnglishFirst termFirst term
Mertens Katrien (coordinator) |  Mertens Katrien |  Spanjers Liesbeth
POC PG Lerarenopleidingen (Leuven) 1

This course aims to deepen students' understanding of global citizenship and enhance their change-making skills. It integrates theory with practical experiences, including a two-day workshop on connection in Wijgmaal and visits to partner organisations in The Hague and Rotterdam. Students will explore various perspectives on global citizenship and develop skills necessary for effective change-making at the individual and global levels.

Proficiency in English

Activities

6 ects. Global Citizenship and Changemaking I (B-UCLL-MPIEFm)

6 ECTSEnglishFormat: Lecture-practical-assignmentFirst termFirst term
Mertens Katrien |  Spanjers Liesbeth
POC PG Lerarenopleidingen (Leuven) 1

Goals/course objectives:

  • Understand the different aspects of Global Citizenship: diversity, interdependence, empathy and perspective
  • Develop skills for Global Citizenship and Changemaking: communication and teamwork with people from different backgrounds

The learning materials will be made available in Toledo.

These include materials related to the topics that will be addressed throughout the semester.

English

A combination of theory and practice. This includes:

  • Individual and group work
  • On campus sessions
  • Two-day workshop on connection
  • Field visit to partner organisations working on UNESCO topics

Evaluation

Global Citizenship and Changemaking I (B-UCLL-M83881)

Type : Continuous assessment without exam during the examination period
Type of questions : Open questions
Learning material : Course material

AssessmentGrading scale
TOTAL1-20/20 scale

The evaluation consists of the following parts:

  • Participation in class discussions and activities
  • Participation in field visits and associated tasks
  • Participation in workshop on connection
  • Individual and group work

Plagiarism is a form of examination fraud that consists of copying someone else's work (ideas, texts, structures, images, plans, etc.) without adequate acknowledgment, in an identical form, or slightly changed. For applying these regulations, copying one’s work without adequate acknowledgment is considered examination fraud. Plagiarism will be sanctioned with the sanctions mentioned in the University College’s Regulations on Education and Examinations.

The modalities are different.

Students will contact the lecturer at the beginning of July to learn which parts need to be revised.

The deadline for the revision submission will be communicated with the lecturer.