Module Cluster “Global Learning”

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Starting in the winter term 2025/2026, the English-language module cluster Global Learning (30 ECTS) will be available to international students at the Faculty of Humanities and Education.

This interdisciplinary module cluster concentrates on sustainable development, with a specific focus on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). It incorporates courses linked to various facets of ESD, considering both local and international perspectives. The module cluster is structured around three main areas - Foundations, Specialisation, and In Practice -, complemented by a language course.

The foundational area introduces students to concepts and dimensions of sustainable development and to ESD. The specialisation area explores different disciplinary insights and emphases within the field, allowing for deeper engagement with particular aspects of ESD. In the practical area, students apply their acquired knowledge and skills by developing and implementing an ESD-themed project of their choosing.

Courses within the module cluster are offered by different departments of the Faculty of Humanities and Education at TU Braunschweig and include a range of formats such as lectures, seminars, and projects. All courses are taught in English, with some available in a hybrid format. The language course, which can be selected from an array of options provided by TU Braunschweig’s International House, should align with the students' interests and/or practical needs. For more information on eligible language courses, please refer to the resources available in the download section of this website.

Upon completion of the module cluster, students will not only have acquired foundational knowledge of sustainable development and ESD but also attained a deeper understanding of specific elements of ESD. Beyond imparting knowledge, the cluster aims to develop skills essential to fostering a global citizen mind-set, including critical thinking, problem-solving, cross-cultural awareness, empathy, respect for diversity, and collaborative and communication skills.

Note: The module cluster is currently being finalised, therefore all information provided on this website is subject to change! More information and documents will be added to this website as they become available.

Please contact Team Global Learning global-learning(at)tu-braunschweig.de if you have any questions about the module cluster.

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.

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