ECTS course syllabi
Institute of English Studies
Module
ECTS code
Introduction to creative thinking
Hours
30
1.2.5-ITCT
ECTS points Final requirement
1
Credit/grade
Year
I-III
Semester
1-6
Form
elective
Language Prerequisites
English
None
Provider
University of Opole / Faculty of Philology / Institute of English Studies
Studies
Subject
English Philology
English in Public
Communication
Degree
BA
BA
Organization
Full time
Part time
Full time
Profile
Academic
Major/Specialty
Academic
Courses in the module
Course name
ECTS code Form
Hours
ECTS points
Instructor
Introduction to creative thinking
1.2.5-ITCT
30
1
Dr Małgorzata Adams-Tukiendorf
Classes
Forms of evaluation of effects (see below for types of effects)
Active participation in activities and discussion
Performing creative tasks (drawing, text, visual presentation)
Methods of instruction/ forms of classroom activity
ECTS points in relation to student’s duties
Classes:
Lecture and discussion
questionnaire
Individual and group work
Presentation and practice of creative activities
1 ECTS – 30 hours in class
Course description
The course aims at acquainting students with the notion of creative thinking, and offers a variety of practice tasks to explore
own creative potential.
Course objectives
Introducing students to the notion of creative thinking in contrast to non-creative thinking, presenting the main concepts related
to the notion of creativity (creative personality, creative product, process of creative thinking), practicing a selected set of
activities meant to enhance the process of creative thinking.
Course content
1. Defining creativity.
2. Aspects of creativity
3. Process of creative thinking – various approaches
4. Cognitive, emotional, motivational and social variables affecting the creative process
5. Discovering own creative potential
6. Enhancing creative thinking in practical activities
Reading list
A. obligatory reading (to get a credit):
A.1. used in class
Michalko, M. (2006). Thinkertoys. A handbook of creative-thinking techniques. Berkley, Toronto: Ten Speed Press.
Nęcka, E (2005). Psychologia twórczości. Gdańskie Wydawnictwo Psychologiczne.
Sternberg., R. (1999). Handbook of creativity. CUP.
A.2. used for self-study
B. supplementary reading
Effects
Knowledge
The student will have
1. a basic knowledge about the significance of cognitive processes and basic terminology related to cognitive
processes (K_W01, K_W05, K_W016)
Skills
The student will be able to
2. identify and describe a range of cultural products both creative and non-creative. (K_U01)
3. communicate in English with the use of various communication modes and techniques (K_U09; K_U13,
K_U14)
4. collaborate with other students in English (K_U12)
Social competences
5. The student will
recognizes priorities and objectives in activities focused on searching and deepening knowledge in a selected
aspect of study (K_K07)
Contact
dr M. Adams-Tukiendorf maadtu@gmail.com