| CODE | LAS1109 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Achieve: A Personal Development Journey | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | I - Introductory Level | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Centre for the Liberal Arts and Sciences | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery, growth, and empowerment. "Achieve: A Personal Development Journey" is a dynamic and interactive course designed to help you unlock your full potential and achieve your personal and professional goals. Through engaging activities, insightful discussions, and evidence-based strategies, you will explore your strengths, overcome challenges, and develop a personalized roadmap for success. Whether you're seeking to enhance your skills, boost your confidence, or create meaningful changes in your life, this course provides the tools and support to help you thrive. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the Unit the student will be able to: - Identify and Evaluate Personal Values, Strengths, and Aspirations; - Participants will list their core values, assess their strengths using self-reflection or tools, and map their aspirations to guide decision-making; - Apply the SMART Framework; - Participants will formulate specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals for personal and professional development; - Practice Time Management and Productivity Techniques; - Participants will prioritize tasks, implement productivity methods like batching or time-blocking, and track their time usage to enhance efficiency; - Demonstrate Resilience and Cultivate a Growth Mindset; - Participants will respond to challenges with resilience, analyze setbacks to extract lessons, and embrace opportunities for continuous improvement; - Incorporate Self-Care and Mindfulness Practices; - Participants will schedule regular self-care activities, practice mindfulness techniques such as meditation, and monitor their overall well-being. 2. Skills: By the end of the Unit the student will be able to: - Articulate personal goals and align them with their vision; - Enhance self-motivation and goal setting skills; - Implement practical time management strategies; - Apply techniques to build resilience and embrace challenges; - Communicate effectively and enhance interpersonal interactions; - Develop emotional leadership skills; - Design an actionable personal development plan to achieve long-term growth. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: - "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success" by Carol S. Dweck Random House, New York 2016 (available also as free E-book). - "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen R. Covey Free Press, 1989. - “Atomic Habits” by James Clear Penguin Random House, 2018. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | ||||||||
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2025/6. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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