potentials of “global studies graz” – interdisciplinarity, dialogue and e-learning

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Potentials of “Global Studies Graz” – Interdisciplinarity, Dialogue and e-

LearningDr. GILBERT AHAMER

Annual Workshop of the Dialogue Group Developmental Research, Graz, 13.1.2012

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What knowledge for development?

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Values are created by appreciation (“Wert-Schätzung Wert”)

Appreciation for all paradigms (= views, perspectives) can provide the full picture of reality. C

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Cutting-edge science: CERN

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What are the elementary particles in …developmental research?developmental practice?

Perspectives!

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What is „Global Studies“?

Global Studies provide perspectives on ...

facts

perspectives (“inter-paradigmatic”)

meta-meta-learning!

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Inter … disciplines … cultures … paradigms

Different lenses from different standpoints

Interdisciplinary:(n)

Intercultural:(m)

Interparadigmatic:(m:n)

“m” perspectives of viewing actors: interculturality

“n” facets of the viewed facts: interdisciplinarity

“m” perspectives of the viewing actors:

interculturality

“n” facets of viewed facts:

interdisciplinarity

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Our target in Global Studies…

You!

You!You

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You!You!

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History of Global Studies in Graz

Mattersburg Circle for Develop-mental Policy at Austrian Universities

NGOs in Graz

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GS curriculum: several modules

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Module name status ECTS

Basic module A: Global Studies compulsory 29

Two modules out of B through F mandatory choice from B-F 24

Module B: Law and Politics 12

Module C: Economics 12

Module D: History 12

Module E: Environment, Climate and Technology 12

Module F: Culture, Religion, Society and Gender 12

Module G: Practical Experience Compulsory 18

Module H: Master module (thesis etc.) Compulsory 37

Free electives free choice 12

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GS master students: several backgrounds

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GS practice: dialogue improves perspectives

A learning platform allows for ongoing dialogue and perception of the views of others

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Discussion fora: 600 doc per year

Several small „seminar papers“

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A turbo for learning: 90% = after the course

Most activities take place after the lectures!GS students interact on a peer level

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20000 hit per semester, mostly dialogic

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Learn on the meta-level: see perceptions!

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My personal motto

Development = growing jointly in responsibility

Entwicklung = zusammen(-)wachsen in Verantwortung

Thank you for your attention

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