Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

English

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 from an interdisciplinary perspective
  • analyse the role of governance, digitalisation, and societal change in sustainable development
  • explain how different forms of management strategies can be established across the public-private divide

Contents

In this course, students will learn how to analyse and discuss the cross-cutting issues in development from an interdisciplinary perspective. These include environmental governance, e-development, or social movements. By applying a critical practitioners’ attitude, the students will learn how 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 process?

Teaching and learning methods

Net-based teaching through Canvas. Estimated workload is 135 hours.

Examination requirements

Individual participation in group discussions (approved/not approved).

Examinations

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). It will not be possible to postpone the exam in this course.

Student 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.

Offered as a free-standing course

No

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
UT-504 – Cross-cutting issues in development and crisis management. 5
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