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Course title Academic Skills
Course code SSP3042
ECTS credits 1,0
Assessment Pass / Fail
Period
Period Start End Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
1 31-8-2026 16-10-2026
Level no level
Coordinator Annemarie van Zeijl-Rozema
For more information: a.vanzeijl@maastrichtuniversity.nl
Language of instruction English
Goals
1. Students discuss team roles and team performance in group work
2. Students recognise their own and others’ cultural standpoints
3. Students understand PBL and CCS as an educational approach in the programme
4. Students argue effectively and keep in mind rules on academic writing and debate
5. Students direct their learning process, in a Problem-Based Learning setting
Description
This course plays a central role in the master’s programme. It complements a number of other courses offered in the Master Programme on Sustainability Science, Policy and Society. The course introduces students from a multitude of backgrounds and educational formats to PBL and CCCS principles, team work and intercultural sensitivity which helps a cohort-wide community building and understanding of norms and values within the programme. It also sets the standards for preventing plagiarism and responsible use of AI.
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Prerequisites
Keywords
PBL, academic skills
Assessment methods (INDICATIVE; course manual is definitive) Attendance / Assignment
Evaluation in previous academic year For the complete evaluation of this course please click "here"
This course belongs to the following programmes / specialisations
Master Sustainability Science, Policy and Society - Business for Sustainability Compulsory Skills
Master Sustainability Science, Policy and Society - Policy for Sustainability Compulsory Skills
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