Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Duration
Contact Hours
Campus
Prerequisite
Corequisite
1 Semester
36 hours of contact in weekly or block mode
Hawthorn
Nil
Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points
A unit of study in the Master of Management (Strategic Foresight) suite.
After taking this unit of study participants will: have a deeper knowledge of the exteriors and interiors of perspectives and recognise the constant interplay between each; have the basic tools with which to reconceptualise any issue or methodology from an integral perspective; and have gained experience in techniques for self-reflection.
After taking this unit of study participants will:
A range of teaching methods will be used, including lectures, presentations and small group activities.
Minor essay: 10% Learning journal: 20-30% Group activity: 20% Major Essay: 40-50%
Learners bring to Swinburne University of Technology a range of experiences and graduate with individual understandings, abilities and attitudes. Within this context it is the intent of Swinburne that all its graduates: are capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas operate effectively and ethically in work and community situations are adaptable and manage change contribute in an entrepreneurial and innovative way within their business, workplace or community are aware of the local and international environment in which they will be contributing (eg socio-cultural, economic, natural).
The purpose of this unit of study is to provide an in-depth understanding of a set of conceptual frameworks in the emerging discipline of Integral Theory. While the unit of study does builds upon frameworks introduced in the first and second year unit of studys its ideas can be applied to other disciplines. It provides participants with a set of important tools to consider any issue as both a physical and metaphysical perspective. The theory allows participants to consider the perspectives of themselves and others in any endeavour. Topics covered: The Wilber Integral Model Holon Theory Integral Psychology Integral Development Recent Developments in Integral Theory
Wilber, K (2000) A theory of everything: an integral vision for business, politics, science and spirituality. Shambhala, Boston, USA. Wilber, K (2000) Integral Psychology, Shambhala, Boston, USA.
Wilber, K (2000) A brief history of everything, Shambhala, Boston, USA. Wilber, K (2001) Sex, Ecology and Spirituality, Shambhala, Boston, USA.
