Cross-cutting issues in development and crisis management
UT-504-1
Included in Study
Master's Programme in Global Development and Planning
Language of instruction
English
Recommended prerequisites
UT-403, UT-404 and UT-502.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the students should be able to:
explain why ecology, economy, politics and ethics are central issues in sustainable development
analyse and discuss the cross-cutting issues relevant for development and management from an interdisciplinary perspective
analyse the role of governance, digitalization, and crisis management in sustainable development
explain how different forms of management strategies can be established across the public - private divide
discuss best practices of indigenous knowledge systems and community-based management
discuss the linkages between emergencies, disasters and sustainable development activities
Course contents
On completion of the course the students should be able to analyse and discuss the cross-cutting issues in development management from an interdisciplinary perspective. These include environmental governance, e-development, or disaster studies. One focus of the course is crisis management from a development country perspective. By applying a critical practitioner’s attitude, the students should be able to ask and discuss such questions as: Is there really a linkage between environment and development issues? If such a linkage exists, is it direct or indirect - or both? Is it strong or weak? What is the role and function of governing and directing a sustainable development process? How can the local perspective be integrated in the development management? Should development management take a particular theoretical approach? To what extent can acute emergency activities, crises and disasters impact long-term development activities?
Teaching methods
Netbased teaching through Canvas. Estimated workload, 27 hours per credit.
Assessment methods and criteria
Portfolio assessment including hand-ins, activities and contributions during the course. A study guide and calendar will provide more detailed information at the beginning of the semester. The grades A-F are used (ECTS grading scale).
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.