potentials of “global studies graz” – interdisciplinarity, dialogue and e-learning
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Potentials of “Global Studies Graz” – Interdisciplinarity, Dialogue and e-Learning. Dr. G ILBERT A HAMER Annual Workshop of the Dialogue Group Developmental Research, Graz, 13.1.2012. What knowledge for development?. Values are created by appreciation (“ Wert- Schätzung Wert ”) - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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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
!
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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