UT-411 Cross-cutting Issues in Development

Teaching language

English

Course contents

In this course, students will learn how to analyse and discuss the cross-cutting issues in development from an interdisciplinary perspective. These include environmental governance, e-development, or social movements. By applying a critical practitioner’s attitude, the students will learn how to ask and discuss such questions as: Is there really a linkage between environment and development issues? If such a linkage exists, is it direct or indirect - or both? Is it strong or weak? What is the role and function of governing and directing a sustainable development process? How can the local perspective be integrated in the development process?

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the students should be able to:

• explain why ecology, economy, politics and ethics are central issues in sustainable development
• analyse and discuss the cross-cutting issues relevant for development from an interdisciplinary perspective
• analyse the role of governance, digitalization, and societal change in sustainable development
• explain how different forms of management strategies can be established across the public - private divide

Examination requirements

Individual participation in group discussions (approved/not approved).

Teaching methods

Net based teaching through Canvas. Estimated workload, 135 hours.

Offered as Single Standing Module

No

Assessment methods and criteria

Portfolio assessment including hand-ins, activities and contributions during the course. A study guide and calendar will provide more detailed information at the beginning of the semester. The grades A-F are used (ECTS grading scale).

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course	Reduction of Credits
UT-504 – Cross-cutting issues in development and crisis management	5