Do you 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.

Course content:

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”.

Target group

(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.

Why this minor?
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”.

Course structure:

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)

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

Assessment methods:

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

How do I register?

The registration process for a Kies op Maat minor at Saxion is a bit different from what is described on the website www.kiesopmaat.nl. 

How does it work?

Step 1: Download the learning agreement from the Kies op Maat website and have it signed by the examination board of your home institution. Also sign the learning agreement yourself. 

Step 2: Start your enrolment via Studielink (www.studielink.nl). Go to the “Courses” tab and click on “Add new enrolment request”. Then select Saxion as the “Educational institution” and enter “Minor” or “KOM” as the search term. A list of all the minors will appear. Make sure you choose the correct minor. After the registration in Studielink, you will receive two emails: one that confirms your registration at Saxion and immediately afterwards an email with the login code and link for the Osiris registration portal. You can upload the signed learning agreement in the Osiris registration portal.

If you have any questions about the registration, please contact our Servicepoint via 088 – 019 3000 / servicepoint@saxion.nl.

For questions about the content of the minor, please reach out to the minor contact person.