Rethinking the Engineer
Rethinking the Engineer
Description
What do you think of when you try to picture an engineer? In this micromodule, you will explore how varied the image of an engineer can be depending on a range of different contexts (time periods, geographic location, socioeconomic or disciplinary background), identities (notably gender), and the impact that these engineers have had on the world. Concepts such as science, innovation and social progress will all be open to investigation and debate. Particular focus will be put on the role women play in both engineering history and in the present day. We encourage you to use your openness and curiosity to develop new perspectives on this topic that is essential to all future engineers.
The Team
Teachers
Meet the expert teaching staff, who is here to guide you through this learning opportunity.
Learners
- Study period
- 8 September – 1 December 2026
- Study format
- Online
- Application period
- 22 May – 1 September 2026
- Credits
- 2 ECTS
- Hosting university
- INSA Group
- Topics
- Learner type
- Students
- EQF Level
Bachelor Level
Information
Value and progress
Understand and analyse documents
By the end of this micromodule you will be able to understand and analyse documents, as well as draw connections between them.
ESCO SKILLS
Understand other people's experiences of engineering
By the end of this micromodule, you will be able to articulate how other people experienced engineering or being an engineer, and will be able to empathetically relate to these experiences.
ESCO SKILLS
Create and articulate your new conception of an engineer
By the end of this micromodule, you will be able to imagine alternative models of an engineer and be able to describe them. You will also have questioned your initial perception of what makes an engineer.
ESCO SKILLS
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Hosting university
INSA Group
