Common generic skills and learning outcomes of the degrees
Common generic skills are
- analytical, critical and creative thinking skills
- well-being and self-development skills
- international and multicultural skills
- sustainability, responsibility and ethics skills
- multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary skills
- communication, interaction and digital skills.
Analytical, critical and creative thinking skills include, for example: analysis and separation of information from the essential, examination of methods, sources and research results, re-evaluation of existing practices, argumentation skills, evaluation of arguments, drawing conclusions, problem identification, source criticism (e.g. related to artificial intelligence), generation of new ideas, development of innovative solutions and creative problem solving, ability to think systemically.
Well-being, and self-development skills include, for example: time management, balance between work, studies and free time, self-management, personal goals and strategies, self-assessment of competence, self-reflection, ability to take responsibility for one's own actions and well-being, recognition of personal strengths and weaknesses, emotional skills, tolerance of uncertainty and discomfort, self-compassion, competence related to community and sociability, development of professional identity, setting career goals, continuous learning and updating skills, job search skills.
International and multicultural skills include, for example: cultural sensitivity (exposure / open encounters / acquaintance, awareness, understanding and appreciation), openness, curiosity, courage, flexibility and patience in multicultural contexts, cooperation in global networks, development of diverse language skills, understanding and competence in equality and non-discrimination between different national, linguistic and ethnic groups.
Sustainability, responsibility and ethics skills include, for example: assessing the environmental and ecological impacts of one's own field, identifying the dimensions of sustainability (ecological, social, economic and cultural) and their interdependencies in one's own field of science, applying the UN Sustainable Development Goals, systems thinking, responsible decision-making, basics of professional ethics, promoting ethical, equity, and diversity activities, adhering to good research practices, understanding the impact of one's own background, privileges, position and values on one's own activities and accountability, influencing society, respecting people, nature and culture.
Multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary skills include, for example: multiprofessional cooperation skills, combining and utilising expertise from different fields, understanding the boundaries and interdisciplinary connections of one's own field, appreciating and accepting different fields and perspectives, ability to adapt to constant change, appreciation of knowledge formation and approaches from different disciplines, ability to cross sectoral boundaries.
Communication, interaction and digital skills include, for example: clear and concise expression, listening and discussion skills, responsible communication and awareness of power relations and one's own position, consideration of the target audience and communication channel, cooperation and teamwork skills, networking skills and building trust, presentation skills, media and digital skills, artificial intelligence skills, multiliteracy skills.
Additional material and instructions for integrating generic skills into curricula and courses have been compiled for teachers and programme directors on the intranet Patio page Integrating common generic skills into curricula.