Syllabus

Title
1127 Social Ecological Economics II
Instructors
Dr. Corinna Dengler, Dr. Franz Stephan Lutter, Sarah Ware, MSc (WU), Colleen Schneider, MSc (WU)
Contact details
stephan.lutter@wu.ac.at; colleen.schneider@wu.ac.at; sarah.ware@wu.ac.at; corinna.dengler@wu.ac.at
Type
PI
Weekly hours
4
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
09/01/22 to 09/30/22
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Subject(s) Master Programs
Course II - Social Ecological Economics
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Thursday 10/06/22 12:30 PM - 02:30 PM TC.3.03
Wednesday 10/12/22 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM TC.4.16
Thursday 10/13/22 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM D4.0.039
Wednesday 10/19/22 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM TC.4.16
Thursday 10/20/22 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM D4.0.039
Thursday 10/27/22 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM D4.0.039
Wednesday 11/02/22 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM TC.3.07
Thursday 11/03/22 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM D4.0.039
Wednesday 11/09/22 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM TC.4.16
Thursday 11/10/22 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM D4.0.039
Wednesday 11/16/22 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM TC.4.16
Thursday 11/17/22 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM TC.4.05
Thursday 11/17/22 12:30 PM - 02:30 PM TC.4.03
Wednesday 11/23/22 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM TC.4.16
Thursday 11/24/22 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM D4.0.039
Wednesday 11/30/22 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM TC.4.16
Thursday 12/01/22 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM D4.0.039
Wednesday 12/07/22 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM TC.4.16
Wednesday 12/14/22 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM TC.4.16
Thursday 12/15/22 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM D4.0.136
Wednesday 01/11/23 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM D4.0.039
Thursday 01/12/23 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM D4.0.039
Wednesday 01/18/23 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM TC.4.16
Thursday 01/26/23 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM TC.5.05
Thursday 01/26/23 12:30 PM - 02:30 PM TC.5.05

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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, ranging from regionalisation, alternative currency schemes, and sustainable businesses to revolutionary realpolitik in the fields of paid work, care & health, and trade, debt & decolonisation in degrowth societies.
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Learning outcomes
  • To cover core research foci, topic areas and debates in the Social Ecological 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.
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Attendance requirements

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

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Teaching/learning method(s)

Formats

  • During class there will be applied exercises and data analysis, reading-discussions, interactive exercises, focused discussions of case-studies and student-presentations.
  • The sessions will build on the readings – so reading them before each session is obligatory.
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Assessment

Block specific evaluation (each block 20%)

  • Block 1: Group case study presentations and short written assignments
  • Block 2: Research task and in-class debate
  • Block 3: Policy Brief
  • Block 4: Individual case study presentation

Individual reflection essay 20%

Last edited: 2022-11-23



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