Syllabus

Title
5687 Research Seminar
Instructors
PD Dipl.-Vw.Dr. Reinhard Mechler
Contact details
reinhard.mechler@wu.ac.at. Meeting upon request.
Type
FS
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
02/10/20 to 03/03/20
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Subject(s) Doctoral/PhD Programs
Research Seminar in Main Subject I - Ecological Economics
Research Seminar in Main Subject II - Ecological Economics
Research Seminar in Main Subject III - Ecological Economics
Research Seminar in Main Subject IV - Ecological Economics
Dissertation-relevant theories - Ecological Economics
Research Seminar - Ecological Economics
Research Seminar - Ecological Economics
Methodology and Theory
Research Seminar - Participating in scientific discourse I
Research Seminar - Participating in scientific discourse II
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Wednesday 03/11/20 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM D5.3.033
Wednesday 03/18/20 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM D5.3.033
Wednesday 03/25/20 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM D5.3.033
Wednesday 04/01/20 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM D5.3.033
Wednesday 04/15/20 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM D5.3.033
Wednesday 05/06/20 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM Online-Einheit
Wednesday 05/13/20 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM Online-Einheit
Wednesday 05/20/20 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM Online-Einheit
Wednesday 05/27/20 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM Online-Einheit
Wednesday 06/03/20 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM Online-Einheit
Wednesday 06/10/20 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM Online-Einheit

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Contents

The course provides insight into relevant research methods and applications with regard to salient socio-ecological challenges. A generic focus is on the science-policy-society interface; a thematic focus is on climate change. Participants are invited to present their ongoing research.

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Learning outcomes

Participants will gain an overview of relevant research methods and applications with regard to relevant socio-ecological challenges, in particular climate change. The course will provide insight into current policy debate with regard to climate change and foster critical debate.

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Attendance requirements

Attendance is compulsory in line with standard rules for absence.

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Teaching/learning method(s)

The course is based on presentations by participants and the instructor, which will lead into critical debate. Participants will be offered the opportunity to present their ongoing research and receive peer review commentary by participants and the instructor.

It is particularly suited for Ph.D. students that are interested in contemporary issues in Ecological Economics including responses to climate change and research methods for informing the science-policy-society interface. 

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Assessment

Active participation.

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Prerequisites for participation and waiting lists

No specific skills required.

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Readings
1 Author: Hof, A.F, van Vuuren, D.P., Berkhout, F., Geels, F.W.
Title:

Understanding transition pathways by bridging modelling, transition and practice-based studies: Editorial introduction to the special issue.

Publisher: Technological Forecasting and Social Change
Edition: 151, 119665
Year: 2020
Recommendation: Strongly recommended (but no absolute necessity for purchase)
Type: Journal
2 Author: IPCC
Title:

Summary for Policymakers: Global warming of 1.5°C. [V. Masson-Delmotte, Pet al.  (ed.)]. An IPCC Special Report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels and related global greenhouse gas emission pathways, in the context of strengthening the global response to the threat of climate change, sustainable development, and efforts to eradicate poverty,


Publisher: WMO, Geneva
Edition: 32 pages
Year: 2018
Recommendation: Strongly recommended (but no absolute necessity for purchase)
3 Author: Mach, K.J. and Field, C.B.
Title:

Toward the Next Generation of Assessment.


Publisher: Annual Review of Environment and Resources
Edition: 42(1): 569-597
Year: 2017
Recommendation: Strongly recommended (but no absolute necessity for purchase)
Type: Journal
4 Author: Nature
Title:

Economists and scientists: solve big societal problems by working together. Editorial, February 27 2020.

Publisher: Nature
Edition: 578, 489
Year: 2020
Recommendation: Strongly recommended (but no absolute necessity for purchase)
Type: Journal
5 Author: WBGU- German Advisory Council on Global Change
Title:

Climate Protection as a World Citizen Movement.

Publisher: WBGU, Berlin
Year: 2014
Recommendation: Strongly recommended (but no absolute necessity for purchase)
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Availability of lecturer(s)

Upon request by email or personal communication.

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Unit details
Unit Date Contents
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Last edited: 2020-02-29



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