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Workshop (Honors Program) Courses

WRK200H Emotional Intelligence I

[0–0, 0 cr.]

An introduction to understanding and applying emotional intelligence Emotional Intelligence is the ability to recognize and effectively manage our emotions as well as the emotions of others. As a result, emotional intelligence increases individual’s capacity to make good decisions, build relationships, and better deal with stress and change. The goal this workshop is to introduce the concept of emotional intelligence as well as give an overview of the components of Emotional Intelligence.

WRK201H Emotional Intelligence II

[0–0, 0 cr.]

An in-depth look into ways to improve emotional intelligence Pre or Co-requisite: Honors Program workshop H1 Emotional intelligence increases individual’s capacity to make good decisions, build relationships, and better deal with stress and change. In order to accomplish more while maintaining a harmonious environment, it is becoming critical not only to perform technical skills and deliver outcomes but to be able to analyze and understand one’s self and others. This workshop aims at going more in depth into the topic so that students can apply theory into practice.

WRK202H Life Balance

[0–0, 0 cr.]

In this millennium of ever-changing environmental factors and expanding opportunities, individuals find themselves overwhelmed and often end up burning out while becoming increasingly demotivated. With the growing professional, global, cultural and personal responsibilities, individuals have to find alternative ways to perform, deliver in multiple areas of their lives while maintaining a healthy overall wellbeing. The workshop will assist students in finding and maintaining excellence both as a student at LAU and as a human being in other areas of life.

WRK203H Skills of Debate

[0–0, 0 cr.]

The workshop will focus on the three elements of debate that help develop and enhance skills like critical thinking, decision-making, teamwork, active listening and leadership. These are 1) argumentation and cross-examination, 2) public speaking and the use of verbal and non-verbal delivery and 3) formal debate structure. Participants will get first-hand experience of the power of logic, structure and delivery in persuasion all within the context of an actual formal debate.

WRK204H Goal Setting and Vision Boarding

[0–0, 0 cr.]

Goal setting is the process of identifying something that the student wants to accomplish, and establishing measurable goals and time frames. Smart goal setting involves the development of an action plan designed to motivate and guide a person to achieve his/her goal on a personal and professional level. Vision boarding is a visual representation of what one wants to create in life; it is a powerful tool for creating a roadmap to success. The vision board is created by using images and words of the set goals and dreams, crafted together on a board. It will help students define their intentions and desires, gain clarity, perspective, focus, and go from imagining to envisioning with purpose.

WRK205H Steer Your Career

[0–0, 0 cr.]

Steer Your Career is a professional learning program which focuses on the work-readiness skills and career perspectives.

The workshop aims to raise the students’ awareness of professional skills and challenges faced as they take their first steps in the professional career path. It will empower and prepare them using modern day tools, methodologies of career development and expert trainings with sessions covering concepts in professionalism and the work place.

WRK206H Steer Your Career

[0–0, 0 cr.]

Steer Your Career is a professional learning program which focuses on the work-readiness skills and career perspectives.

The workshop aims to raise the students’ awareness of professional skills and challenges faced as they take their first steps in the professional career path. It will empower and prepare them using modern day tools, methodologies of career development and expert trainings with sessions covering concepts in professionalism and the work place.

WRK207H Leadership and Change

[0–0, 0 cr.]

This workshop will help students acquire some core skills required to better deal with change and explore new perspectives designed to prepare them for future leadership roles. Students will be able to:

  1. identify different types of change and the way people and organizations may react to them.
  2. explore one change management theory.
  3. explain why people resist change and how resilience could help them overcome their resistance.