Duration
24h Th
Number of credits
| Master in labour sciences (120 ECTS) | 3 crédits | |||
| Master in psychology (120 ECTS) | 3 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The concept of complexity is closely linked to the contemporary world which is often described as changing and unstable. It also underlies the evolution of knowledge, the increase in the volume of knowledge and its division. This course aims to reflect upon the definition of complex thought in relation to humanities and social sciences, As well as its relevance with regard to the future professional and personal commitments of the students
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The course aims to make students aware of the relations between complexity and knowledge. It implies the capacity to think and to take a stand in a critical way towards what recover these two notions in the personal life and in the professional practice.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
No prerequisite.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
No workshops
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
Face-to-face. 24 hours classes in the first term
Recommended or required readings
Recommended reading : Edgar Morin, "Introduction à la pensée complexe", Paris, Seuil, 2005
Ppt presentation + illustrative texts available onlin on MyUlg
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Contacts
jean-francois.bachelet@ulg.ac.be