Study Guide

Objective

1. four reflection tasks, which will open after each contact session in Moodle
2. a written assignment in which the student reflects on the course content in relation to his/her professional field, and what sustainability means as a working life skill. Further instructions for the assignment you can found in the assignment return box on Moodle.

Content

The course is divided into the different levels of sustainability: economic, social and environmental sustainability. The levels are explored through a variety of examples.
A) Sustainable development will be examined from the perspective of international politics and policy-making. The session will explore the SDGs and the challenges they pose and the hegemonic struggle between different perspectives.

B) Sustainable development from the perspective of consumption. The old negative stereotypes of the green consumer are changing. Rather, the consumer is seen as a major market force, forcing markets and companies to go green. "The 'consumer citizen' is interested not only in the pleasurable and economic dimensions of consumption, but also in the ethical and environmental aspects of consumption.

C) Focus on technology; how technology can solve sustainability problems and challenges. This will include technological innovation and measurability.

D) Ecological sustainability from the perspective of scientific principles and environmental problems. Topics include population growth, climate change and biodiversity.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

- The student has a basic understanding of the levels of sustainable development and their significance
- The student recognises sustainability and responsibility as a working life skill.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

- The student knows the levels of sustainable development and their significance.
- The student recognises sustainability and responsibility as a work-life skill and is able to act accordingly.
- The student can analyse the opportunities and challenges of sustainable development in the context of his/her professional field.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

- The student has an in-depth understanding of the levels of sustainability and their implications.
- The student recognises sustainability and responsibility as a professional competence and is able to act accordingly.
- The student is able to analyse the opportunities and challenges of sustainable development through a multidisciplinary approach.