Intuitive Intelligence

'The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honours the servant and has forgotten the gift'. (Albert Einstein).
This course as offered in this free choice format of 3 credits is open for both Bachelor and Master students. This course also exists in a shorter version, a MOS module of 1.5 credit, only for Master students. If you want to take it as a MOS module please register for Intuitive Intelligence with the code ELS-65800. This 3 credit version does not count as a MOS!

The rationale for offering this course on intuitive intelligence is to provide counterpart to the extensive use of rational, analytical and critical thinking. The emphasis on developing this capacity is understandable and necessary in an academic program. However in some students it leads to loss of connection with their personal inspiration and feelings and therefore feel less motivation for their study program. Attending intuitive intelligence can assist students to get back in touch with their inspiration. Moreover, doing this course helps students to more readily access capacities like intuition, creative thinking and regulation of their physiological state of being from a reactive state to a flow state. In these times with information overload and work pressure, the course can be a support in making better choices. This is of use for any academic professional. In the classes a firm basis will be given about the concepts of intuition and intelligence. Next to that many practical experiential tools (mindfulness, dialogue, centering techniques, shadow-work) are provided and acted upon with intensive support. This to enhance consciousness around the use of one's intuitive intelligence. Students are challenged to integrate the use of their head, heart and hands in a practical way creating a personal project integrating the knowledge, skills, and attitude learned in the course.

• Compose a definition of intuitive intelligence fitting to ones personal view combined with insights from background literature.

• Perform mindfulness, shadow, dialogue and centering techniques and conceptualise insights gained from the experiences supported with background literature

• Describe the relation of mindfulness, shadow, centering and dialogue to intuition

• Create a personal project that shows intuitive intelligence in action and present this

• Assignment reflection report (75%) Active participation in at least 5 out of 6 sessions (on campus!) is mandatory; When an insufficient result is obtained, students have 1 opportunity per academic year to resubmit their reflection report. They can do so at the end of each period this course is taught. Only for students participating in Period 6, an additional option to resubmit is before August 15.
• Assignment oral presentation (25%) Presentation about a personal project

• The course guide and articles are offered online on Brightspace.