Syllabus

Title
1396 Environmental Change and Policy II
Instructors
Dr. Martin Bruckner, Sarah Ware, MSc (WU), Dr. Ernest Aigner, M.Sc., Dr. Louison Cahen-Fourot, Dr. Viviana Asara
Type
PI
Weekly hours
4
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
09/14/20 to 09/30/20
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Subject(s) Master Programs
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Wednesday 10/07/20 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM Online-Einheit
Thursday 10/08/20 11:30 AM - 01:30 PM D4.0.039
Wednesday 10/14/20 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM TC.3.09
Thursday 10/15/20 11:30 AM - 01:30 PM D4.0.039
Wednesday 10/21/20 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM TC.3.09
Thursday 10/22/20 11:30 AM - 01:30 PM D4.0.039
Wednesday 10/28/20 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM TC.3.09
Thursday 10/29/20 11:30 AM - 01:30 PM Online-Einheit
Wednesday 11/04/20 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM Online-Einheit
Thursday 11/05/20 11:30 AM - 01:30 PM Online-Einheit
Wednesday 11/11/20 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM Online-Einheit
Thursday 11/12/20 11:30 AM - 01:30 PM Online-Einheit
Wednesday 11/18/20 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM Online-Einheit
Thursday 11/19/20 11:30 AM - 01:30 PM Online-Einheit
Wednesday 11/25/20 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM Online-Einheit
Thursday 11/26/20 11:30 AM - 01:30 PM Online-Einheit
Wednesday 12/02/20 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM Online-Einheit
Thursday 12/03/20 11:30 AM - 01:30 PM Online-Einheit
Wednesday 12/09/20 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM Online-Einheit
Wednesday 12/16/20 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM Online-Einheit
Thursday 12/17/20 11:30 AM - 01:30 PM Online-Einheit
Wednesday 01/13/21 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM Online-Einheit
Thursday 01/14/21 11:30 AM - 01:30 PM Online-Einheit
Thursday 01/21/21 11:30 AM - 01:30 PM Online-Einheit
Thursday 01/28/21 11:30 AM - 01:30 PM Online-Einheit
Procedure for the course when limited activity on campus

The course will be taught in mixed forms, combining rotation mode with distance mode. The great majority of classes will be held by splitting each group into two parts – the first half of students are to be present in the first weekly session (1.5 hours) and the second half in the second weekly session (1.5 hours). The reduction in physical contact hours will be substituted with online course work facilitated through the use of pre-recorded lecturecasts, online discussion forums and activities and small group discussions.” A few classes will be held completely through distance mode.

Contents
Building upon the concepts and theories explored in the first module, this course will deepen some of the main research directions of Social Ecological Economics, spanning a broad research field. This includes an analysis of the biophysical dimension of the economy, focusing on social metabolism and input-output analysis; biodiversity and climate change phenomena and governance; environmental challenges related to the urban context and urban planning and development; social movements, collective action and political parties focusing on socio-environmental concerns; and the analysis of policy proposals for a social-ecological transformation, from regionalisation to alternative currency schemes and sustainable businesses.
Learning outcomes
  • To cover core research foci, topic areas and debates in the Social Economcis Economics field.
  • To critically reflect on theories and issues, engage in debates and discussions in class, and to learn how to develop a collective research project 
  • Apply theories, methods, and concepts of Social Ecological Economics in research and case studies.
Attendance requirements

Attendance is required for a minimum of 80% of the classes, i.e. students are allowed to miss max. 4 classes.

Teaching/learning method(s)
The course will engage with real world issues and will include a considerable element of applied research. A mix of learning methods and formats will be used, including lectures (possibly through lecture casts), group work, working group and plenary discussions, case study analysis, policy evaluation and practical exercises (bring your laptops!). 
For each class you will be asked to do some readings and/or homework. The lecturers will make sure the students have read them. 
Assessment
  • Collective research project in groups of 3-5 students including final report of about 10 to 15 pages (36%, each Block 9%)
  • Individual take-home exams after each of the thematic blocks each between 3 to 5 pages (40%: Block 1: 7.5%; Block 2: 12.5%; Block 3: 12.5, Block 4: 7.5%)
  • In-class participation, readings, and homework (14%, each Block 3.5%).
  • In-class exams (5%, Block 1)
  • Policy report analysis (5%, Block 4)   
Last edited: 2020-09-11



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