In this capstone, students will learn, hands-on, the process of translating research into action through participating in practical design thinking exercises. Students will also learn about how to write grant proposals based on the innovative ideas they generate. Each section is identical, except for the specific problem each focuses (see below). Throughout, the professor will collaborate withprofessionals from SMU’s Lien Centre for Social Innovation.
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Sensitivity to Developments in Asia:
Enhance academic and practical understanding of key social issue within Singapore. Obtain sufficient knowledge about these issues to engage in design thinking exercises that generate practical and innovative ideas designed to address these problems. -
Disciplinary Knowledge:
Critically evaluate specific social issues through the lens through several social science disciplines, including sociology, political science and psychology. -
Critical Thinking:
Apply design thinking methodology to generate and refine innovative and practical approaches that can address specific problems. -
Intercultural Understanding and Thinking:
To understand how different cultures experience specific problems differently. To display cultural understanding in designing solutions. -
Communication:
To hone the skill of presenting innovative ideas to experts clearly and engagingly. To learn how to write a grant proposal.