The Studium Fundamentale is an interdisciplinary educational program offered by the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences. It supplements specialist studies with content that contributes to personal, social and professional development. In interdisciplinary modules, students deal with topics such as sustainability, digitalization, regionality, equal opportunities and personal development - regardless of their own degree course. The aim is to encourage students to think outside the box, strengthen key skills and better understand social contexts.
First university of applied sciences in Saxony with a compulsory general studies program
In line with the motto "Studying is more!", the university has included a Studium fundamentale in its degree courses since 1993. In addition to the teaching of specialist knowledge, each course also includes courses that serve to improve students' extracurricular qualifications by improving their intellectual and social skills and expanding their general knowledge. In addition to the courses "Foreign Languages" and "Ecology", the Studium fundamentale is a compulsory general education course for all students.
Dear Readers, With this internet presentation, we would like to introduce you to the Studium fundamentale at our university, give you an overview of the semester's topics and invite you to attend the courses. The Studium fundamentale is an interdisciplinary program in the sense of a Studium generale. According to the motto: "Studying is more!", Studium fundamentale has been offering students the opportunity to "think outside the box" since 1993. Last spring, the management and Senate of our university decided to continue a general education component in the course. The Studium fundamentale will become part of a new module "General Science Fundamentals". In future, every student will take a general studies course as part of their Bachelor's degree, acquire knowledge in "Ecology and Environmental Protection" and acquire intercultural skills. More than ten courses await interested students this semester. With the active help of professors at the university, lecturers and partners from various institutions in our region, the range of courses on offer has reached its current breadth and diversity. I would like to thank the lecturers for this on behalf of all interested parties! It will not be possible to offer an attractive and high-quality range of courses in the future without them. As in previous semesters, the lecture events are open to all students, members and guests of the university. I would particularly like to invite the citizens of the towns of Görlitz, Löbau and Zittau as well as the district of Görlitz. Here you can find out about the capabilities of our university and make contacts with like-minded people. I cordially invite you to attend the "Studium fundamentale" events! Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alexander Kratzsch Rector
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