81518 Global Innovation Studio B
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Credit points: 8 cp
Result type: Grade and marks
There are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Description
This Innovation Leadership program emphasises international networking and excursions or study tours in building a global perspective to group and individual engagement and practice. This subject provides students with the opportunity to immerse themselves in another innovative, entrepreneurial and educational culture. A selection of global studios are offered, allowing students to undertake intensive educational projects and experiences with students from overseas institutions, and utilising established international relationships.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
| 1. | Appreciate, observe and discover opportunities to learn about entirely different cultural contexts. |
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| 2. | Reflect deeply on the nature of a personal journey and cultural discovery, using philosophical principles of integral learning. |
| 3. | Design and personalise a creative project that creates both new knowledge and personal transformation. |
| 4. | Conduct experiments and participate in cultural experiences within or across disciplines in a global context. |
Teaching and learning strategies
Learning will take place in the unique, dynamic spiritual environment of Auroville – a universal township and living laboratory in human unity: one that privileges being over knowing (ontology over epistemology) and encourages integral learning (learning through body, mind and spirit.) You will learn from Aurovillians as much as from each other and your tutor.
This subject is studio-based. In each studio session students will receive feedback and reflection on their projects, whilst continuing and completing work outside of face-to-face session times.
Content (topics)
Cultural immersion
Self discovery
Independent project design and delivery
Assessment
Assessment task 1: 1a. Creating and sharing a ‘Songline’
| Intent: | Consult the Assessment 1 Brief for detailed requirements and guidelines. In this assessment you will explore and share stories of your tracks and trails through Auroville (by bike or on foot) and develop an understanding of the context of this global studio. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1 |
| Type: | Exercises |
| Groupwork: | Group, group assessed |
| Weight: | 20% |
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Assessment task 2: 1b: Integral sensemaking of your journey through Auroville
| Intent: | Task 1b: Integral sensemaking of your journey through Auroville (30%) For this assessment you will be required to use Auroville’s integral learning framework to describe your personal journey using multiple modalities. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 2 |
| Type: | Journal |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 30% |
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Assessment task 3: 2: Individual project
| Intent: | Task: Consult the Assessment 2 Brief for detailed requirements and guidelines. For your individual project you have the choice between a Creative Residency, Research Project or Internship. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 3 and 4 |
| Type: | Project |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 50% |
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Required texts
Students are free to access all texts relevant to their projects through the library at the Centre of Indian Studies in Bharat Nivas.
In advance of the studio, please explore www.auroville.org.
Recommended texts
Auroville web page: http://www.auroville.org/
Information in 'News & Notes' about activities in Auroville: http://www.auroville.org/contents/4186
The Integral Yoga - Sri Aurobindo: http://www.auro-ebooks.com/integral-yoga/
The Life Divine - Sri Aurobindo: http://www.auro-ebooks.com/the-life-divine/
Questions and Answers 1950–1951 (Collected Works of The Mother Volume 4) : http://www.auro-ebooks.com/questions-and-answers-1950-1951/
For more inspirational free ebooks, check out Auroville's free bookstore: http://www.auro-ebooks.com/e-books/free-ebooks/