Global Social Development
Global Social Development is about:
- Understanding and focusing on disparities in the world;
- Research in the area of development and its implications in the world we live in;
- Designing appropriate solutions to solve disparities and measure impacts;
- Understanding how government and non-government institutions work to reduce inequalities;
- Participating as a global citizen in the world and contributing to a bigger purpose;
- Understanding unique challenges faced by countries and communities.
Minor content
- Understanding the disparities of various South East Asian countries with an outlook into the world
- Cultural and contextual understanding of poverty, immigration, gender development and other challenges
- Sustainable development goals as a global goal and its critiques and opportunities
- Using marketing, social media and fundraising as tools to aide solving global problems
- Professional immersion into solution design for achieving sustainable development goals with local and international organizations.
This minor is offered by the study program Hotel Management and is open to all students of NHL Stenden University, regardless of their study program.
Structure of the minor
A series of lectures, guest lectures, and various media and literature resources will help students gain a better understanding of the unique challenges faced by the community for which students are designing a project or solution.
Over the course of 10 weeks, students will engage in the design and research cycle, aimed at enhancing their comprehension of the local context, which can either pose challenges or provide advantages in the realm of social development. They will be required to articulate the rationale behind how their research or solutions aim to address the specific challenges within the array of issues.
In addition to these design-focused exercises, students will also create a portfolio in development communication. This portfolio will encompass various mediums, including traditional media, social media, and other communication platforms, aligned with their individual learning goals and areas of expertise.
Furthermore, to provide students with authentic real-world experiences, they will embark on a 10- 15 day (over the course of 5 weeks) volunteering experience with our partnered development organization. This practical engagement will enable them to gain a profound understanding of the field and apply their skills to contribute to the work of their selected organization.
Study features
- Student Led Seminar - the SLS will specifically focus on the social development issues Sustainable Development Goals;
- Development Communication Portfolio - showcase the development in marketing communications in order to attract attention and funding;
- Volunteership Presentation - Present the work that students have achieved during their volunteership programs.
This minor is offered by the study program Hotel Management and is open to all students of NHL Stenden University, regardless of their study program.
Students studying this minor can choose to study International Relations beforehand in either MP1 or MP3, or they can do this minor as a stand-alone minor.
Included in the minor is a volunteer ship where students work with local NGO's to effect social change on a grass roots level.