M.INC.ERST.636: Aspects of Sustainability: an international perspective
Learning outcome:
The subject is taught in an interactive and discursive way from a range of discipline perspectives, covering the philosophy and history of sustainability, ‘conventional’ and organic agriculture, tourism, urban sustainability, economics of sustainability (including the concept of a country’s ‘Ecological Footprint’) etc.
At the end of the course students should be able to:
- explain and criticise the key theories and concepts in sustainability
- analyse one selected sector of topic and produce a detailed critique of the extent to which it is currently sustainable (sector) or logically argued
- be able to report orally in a seminar, and in a written report
- have an understanding of the range of international laws, agreements, conventions,and leading international and national organisations working towards sustainable development and resource conservation.
Courses and examinations
Seminar: Aspects of Sustainability
Exam:
Written exam (180 min)
Prerequisite for examination:
- 1. Critical analysis of the concept of sustainability in both national and international
contexts - 2. active and facilitated comparison, analysis, synthesis and evaluation of sustainability
issues - 3. international context: international approaches to conservation and to sustainable
and equitable use of natural resources; international laws, multilateral agreements,
conventions and organisations
Admission requirements:
None
Recommended previous knowledge:
None
Language:
English
Person responsible for module:
Prof. Dr. I.F. Spellerberg
Course frequency:
Academic Term each winter semester
Duration:
One semester
Number of repeat examinations permitted:
Twice
Recommended Semester:
First to third semester
Maximum number of students:
10