Course content

In this course central concepts and insights within the fields of learning, motivation, use of knowledge, reflection and choices will be introduced. Through reflection terms and perspectives on learning and choice will be seen in the light of experiences from life, studies and everyday life. Emphasis is on the student expanding their perspective and enhancing their awareness and insight around learning and complex challenges in making choices on an individual and a societal level. "Experience is not what happens to you. It is what you do with what happens to you". (Huxley).

Learning outcome

The student has basic knowledge about choice and learning as individual and cultural phenomena. The student is aware of and can reflect about the process of making choices. The student is able to reflect on how knowledge and learning both from study situations and life experience can be integrated.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and seminars. If 10 or fewer students attend the course in the first two weeks of teaching, the course will be given as an individual study course with supervision. Take a look at Blackboard for detailed information about compulsory assignments.

This course will be taught for the last time in autumn 2024.

Compulsory assignments

• Approved seminary

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

None

Required previous knowledge

None

Course materials

Will be announced at the start of the semester