COURSE
Looking to do more than just sit in a classroom? Do you want to be actively involved in building the future? If so, the elective course "UpdateSocial: Building Future Communities" is a unique opportunity for students in all majors.
The course 'UpdateSocial: Shaping Future Communities' explores just how we can create strong and innovative communities. Our goal is to create a collaborative environment and bring people together, providing a space to brainstorm creative solutions and address the challenges of tomorrow. We encourage working together, being creative, and openly sharing ideas as a means to bring about transformative change. Take part in our course and learn about essential elements to help strengthen communities and support a sustainable future!
In addition to the Fellows as part of the JKU Community Call, this course is open to anyone interested in bringing about change. You will learn more about theoretical principles, become more familiar with the topic by means of different, real-world, hands-on examples, and learn about universally applicable methods to to support and execute transformation processes with different stakeholders.
Be part of the change. Become a "change maker" and help build strong, sustainable communities that will create a better future.
Update Social: Building Future Communities
DATE
Summer Semester 2024
WHO CAN TAKE PART
JKU Community Fellows and JKU Students in all Majors
LANGUAGE
German (indiv. contributions may be in English)
CREDITS
3 ECTS credits
COURSE INSTRUCTORS
Prof. Dr. Thomas Gegenhuber,
Patricia Stark
COURSE SCHEDULE AND DATES
April 12: 1:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Community Building: Presentation and Planung
This module focuses on group dynamics, facilitation techniques and planning skills to support effective community building.
April 19: 1:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Co-Creation: User-Centered Approaches
Learn how to introduce a user-centered approach to your projects and focus on your target group's needs.
May 2, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Using Humor and Improv to Engage People (Guest Lecture)
Learn how to use humor and improvisation effectively to engage and communicate in a way that is approachable, responsive, and powerful.
May 17: 1:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Final Impact: Presentations and Feedback
Learn how to give and receive constructive feedback. You will also learn how to present your findings as part of a concise and persuasive approach.
June 5: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Celebrating Communities
Concluding session as part of the LIFT_C "Summer Get Together"