Module Cluster “Global Learning”

The module cluster Global Learning centers around sustainable development, with a specific focus on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). If you are interested in ESD and would like to explore the topic and deepen your knowledge in a learning environment that aims to promote interdisciplinary exchange and transcultural learning, this module cluster is a good fit for you.

You will study side by side with local students in most, if not all, courses. The module cluster can be completed in one semester, making it a great option for an exchange semester.

You need to be enrolled at TU Braunschweig to study the module cluster.

As all Global Learning courses will be taught in English, adequate language skills are recommended.

There are no other requirements on our part. If you have any questions about the module cluster in general or the requirements in particular, please contact global-learning(at)tu-braunschweig.de.

The module cluster is structured around three main areas - Foundations, Specialisation, and In Practice -, complemented by a language course. In total, you obtain 30 ECTS when completing all parts of the module cluster:

A. Education for Sustainable Development: Foundations (7 ECTS)
The foundational area provides a basic introduction to sustainable development and ESD. It focuses on concepts and dimensions of sustainable development (environmental, social, economic, ethical), as well as on ESD and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The courses also address topics such as sustainability in institutions and educational settings, promoting and implementing sustainable development at both local and global levels, and participation and sustainability.

B. Perspectives within Education for Sustainable Development (7 ECTS)
The specialisation area aims to promote a deeper engagement with ESD and to foster an understanding of its disciplinary and thematic diversity. Consequently, this area focuses on various subject-specific perspectives and content related to ESD.

C. Education for Sustainable Development in Practice (6 ECTS)
The practical area aims to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in the foundational and specialisation areas in a real-world context. To this end, students work in small groups to carry out a practical project (research or action) within the context of ESD. This includes planning, implementing and evaluating the individual project as well as writing a project report. The specific design of the projects is left up to the students.

D. Language course (10 ECTS)
The language course should align with students' interests and/or practical needs. If a suitable language course is not available, the corresponding ECTS may be replaced by taking an additional course in the specialisation area and extending the non-graded coursework in the practical area.

The courses offered for Global Learning each semester are listed in the guidelines and course portfolio (see Downloads). They are also marked as such in TU’s course catalogue.

The courses are offered either weekly or as block courses. The compulsory introductory course „Ankerveranstaltung P3: Introduction to Education for Sustainable Development“ is offered as an in-person course each winter term. The entire module cluster can therefore only be studied in the winter term. Generally, three advanced courses are offered each semester. For more information on the advanced courses, please refer to the course portfolio available in the download section of this website.

The practical project is an exception as it is largely self-directed learning. It is not part of a course; the individual projects are supervised by the Global Learning-team. Therefore, there is no regular course for the practical area. Instead, please register in the Global Learning Stud.IP group under “participants” in one of the groups (“Practical project (A): Research project” / “Practical project (B): Action project”).

You can register for all courses via Stud.IP, where you can find available courses under their corresponding course titles.

All participants will be notified via e-mail of any necessary information and current changes.