Minor Liberal Arts & Sciences

  • Credits

    30

  • Language

    English

  • Location

    Deventer

  • Quartile

    1

  • Form

    Fulltime

Do you really want to become a global citizen?
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

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”.

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.
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)

Excursions to Brussels, Ypres and The Hague offering you the opportunity to speak to International politicians, cultural attaches and lawyers.

(Inter)national students from 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.

Written exams, essays, blogs, (video)presentations, discussions of the news, book discussions, debates, written reflections, oral defences and oral reflections.

Courses

Mandatory courses

Code Name
L.26820 Minor Liberal Arts & Sciences