How can we question and think about the major crises of our time (economic, ecological, social, political, moral crisis, etc.)?
How can we intervene usefully in private and public debates on the future of our societies and our environments?
How can we position ourselves and act with knowledge of the causes in favor of a fairer society and a sustainable social organization?
This EU aims to question, on a philosophical and ethical level, the theories, world views, ideologies, as well as the solutions put forward by science and technology, economics, law, politics and citizen movements to face systemic crises, environmental issues and contemporary societal challenges.
The course aims to enable the student to develop himself methods of analysis, reflection, argumentation and action allowing him to take intelligent part in contemporary debates on themes of his choice relating to environment and development, and to be actively involved in the systemic changes that it deems necessary.
The teaching includes 8 sessions of one hour and a half each: 5 sessions reserved for UNamur students (registered students or free students) and 3 public sessions open to UNamur students and the external public
This course is also a partner of the institutional project of the Education Days for Sustainable Development and Transition (JEDDT). Organized for the very first year at UNamur, this two-term educational program addresses transition and sustainable development from all angles (law, political science, economics, medicine, philosophy, IT, history, etc.) without neglecting the spiritual dimension of the ecological and civilizational crisis that we are going through (more information on the JEDDT unamur and WebCampus pages). As such, this course allows registered students to enhance their participation in JEDDT (details on WebCampus).
Schedule: 7 Tuesdays from 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. between February and May. To find out the timetable and program, please contact valerie.tilman@unamur.be
The debates will offer each student the opportunity to practice reflection and critical discussion, with a view to the work they will propose to carry out for the seminar-exam on a specific theme of their choice validated by the teacher.
The most active and participatory teaching possible.
Individual research work (or in group depending on the number of students registered) giving rise to an oral presentation and the presentation of a material communication tool (scientific poster, powerpoint, podcast, video, etc.) by the students during of a seminar-exam. The teacher will be available to students to support them in developing their work.
If you participate in the JEDDT:
The evaluation of the parts taught in a “lecture course” takes the form of an oral exam worth 50% of the total course grade.
The evaluation of participation in the JEDDT takes the form of different deliverables worth 50% of the total course grade.
| Training | Study programme | Block | Credits | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Law | Standard | 0 | 3 | |
| Bachelor in Philosophy | Standard | 0 | 3 | |
| Bachelor in Computer Science | Standard | 0 | 3 | |
| Liste des unités d'enseignement transversales | Standard | 0 | 3 | |
| Bachelor in Philosophy | Standard | 1 | 3 | |
| Liste des unités d'enseignement transversales | Standard | 1 | 3 | |
| Bachelor in Computer Science | Standard | 2 | 3 | |
| Bachelor in Law | Standard | 2 | 3 | |
| Bachelor in Law | Standard | 3 | 3 |