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Liberal Arts and Sciences: Global Challenges programme
Study information | Online Experience
Online Experience Leiden University College The Hague
Date
Thursday 20 February 2025
Time
Explanation
Please note we are hosting two sessions of this event. Session one (morning) and Session two (afternoon) are separate but both include a sample class. This online experience day will be hosted on Zoom. We recommend joining on a desktop for the best viewing experience, and making sure you have the latest version of zoom installed to avoid delays when logging in.
Address
Zoom
What to expect?
In our online experience days, the focus is on experiencing the programme. The sample class is the star of the show. In addition to that, we offer a brief information session about our programme, a virtual Q&A session with a panel made up of students and staff members, and we finish the day off with a virtual campus tour so you get a feel for our unique campus building.
Some programme components, such as the information session, will be recorded and made available afterwards, but we recommend joining in realtime if possible. It's the best way to ensure you don't miss anything that is not recorded, and to interact with our panel of staff and students who are excited to tell you more about LUC.
Please note: all timings are in CET / Amsterdam time zone.
Two sessions in one day
Due to overwhelming interest, we have arranged extra staff to offer two experience days consecutively in one day: once in the morning and once in the afternoon. You can only sign up for one of them. Both sessions contain at least the following programme elements: a brief welcome session; a sample class; a Q&A session and a virtual campus tour. The afternoon session contains an extra programme element: a plenary sample lecture.
The sample classes in the morning and afternoon are different. Pick the one that suits you best or matches best with your schedule!
Programme Session 1 | Morning
The morning schedule starts at 10:00 CET and finishes at 13:00 CET.
10:00 - 10:30
Welcome session
10:30 - 11:30
Sample class
11:30 - 12:15
Q&A session
12:15 - 13:00
Virtual campus tour
Sample classes
Find the descriptions of the sample classes below, and decide which one appeals to you the most! The sample classes in the morning are from 10:30 - 11:30 CET.
At LUC you will study global challenges and you will learn that many of these challenges can be found in your own new backyard. Even though The Netherlands is a wealthy welfare state, and the city of The Hague prosperous, people here struggle with homelessness, unemployment, religious intolerance, food insecurity, gentrification, to name but a few. In professor Caroline Archambault’s Global Citizenship course, “Struggle in the City”, students are guided in serious game and simulation design, with the aim of promoting recognition, empathy, and outreach of local struggles.
In this lecture, we dive into the fascinating world of the international law of the sea. We will explore the definitions, distinctions, and legal regimes that govern the various maritime features under international law. Ever wondered what truly defines an island, a rock, a low tide elevation, or an artificial island? How about the difference between a ship and an installation? We will uncover all of that and more. Join us for an exciting discussion where you deepen your understanding of the law of the sea and its real-world implications!
Political systems are notorious for being 'sticky' - that is, they don't change very easily. But sometimes they do. In this sample lecture, David will invite you to start thinking about the conditions for stability and change, both in your own life and in the society you live in.
The recent IPPC reports tell us – again – that climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time and will affect modern human life globally. Locally extreme climate events such as droughts and storms already pose serious challenges to society – also here in the Netherlands. In this class we will discuss the pros and cons of several adaptation strategies to reduce extreme weather risks, such as geoengineering and nature-based solutions.
How does our environment, natural or built, influence health? What things are of consequence to health? In this online class students will be introduced to the Triangle of Human Ecology, a framework used to explore a person’s or community’s state of health. Using an example of Lyme Disease to illustrate the different components of this framework, students will consider the influence of environment, culture, and biology on health.
Distributive justice refers to the fair distribution of goods and resources within a society. This can include issues such as wealth redistribution, access to healthcare and education, and the distribution of opportunities for success. Different theories of distributive justice may propose different principles for determining what constitutes a fair distribution, such as equality, need, or merit. In this class we discuss one the most influential attempts to answer questions about distributive justice by looking at the work of John Rawls.
One of the many exciting electives available at LUC focuses on literature and creative writing. One of the best ways to understand literature is through attempting to construct a narrative of one’s own. Don’t worry; you don’t need to do any reading in advance! But I would appreciate it if you bring a pen and paper. You’ll need them.
Lenore ToddAssistant professor / Student Life Officer
*Please note: the plenary sample class "Land, Law and Global Challenges" in the afternoon is an extra addition. You cannot use this sample class as basis for your reflection as part of the admissions process; it is there only for students to get to know LUC better. We apologize for being unable to offer a plenary class in the morning.
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And join us this Thursday! Registration is possible until Wednesday 19 February, 17:00.
