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 examination
- Seminar: Aspects of Sustainability. Exam: Written exam (180 min)
Prerequisite for examination:
- Critical analysis of the concept of sustainability in both national and international contexts
- active and facilitated comparison, analysis, synthesis and evaluation of sustainability issues
- international context: international approaches to conservation and to sustainable and equitable use of natural resources; international laws, multilateral agreements, conventions and organisations
Further details
- Admission requirements: None
- Recommended previous knowledge: None
- Language: English
- Person responsible for module: Prof. Dr. I.F. Spellerberg
- Course frequency: Each winter semester
- Duration: One semester
- Number of repeat examinations permitted: Twice
- Recommended Semester: First to third semester
- Maximum number of students: 10