COURSE SYLLABUS
Social Sciences of Sustainability, 5 credits
Social Sciences of Sustainability, 5 högskolepoäng
Course Syllabus for students Autumn 2024
| Course Code: | LSTR22 |
| Confirmed by: | Director of Education Mar 18, 2022 |
| Revised by: | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Valid From: | Autumn 2024 |
| Version: | 2 |
| Education Cycle: | Second-cycle level |
| Disciplinary domain: | Social sciences |
| Subject group: | MK1 |
| Specialised in: | A1N |
| Main field of study: | Media and Communication Science |
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
Knowledge and understanding
- account for central concepts, theories, and methods used within social sciences sustainability research
- present an overview of current research, development work and strategies for sustainability within social science research
- present an overview of current research, development work and strategies for sustainability within social science research
Skills and abilities
- analyse and discuss how social science research can contribute to sustainable development in different situations
- compare and discuss different sustainability strategies within social science and their implications for sustainable development in different situations
- compare and discuss different sustainability strategies within social science and their implications for sustainable development in different situations
Judgement and approach
- identify and assess relevant social and ethical considerations in research and development work within social sciences sustainability research
- reflect over and discuss the roles of social sciences researchers and practitioners, including what responsibilities they have towards their disciplines, individuals, and society
- reflect over and discuss the roles of social sciences researchers and practitioners, including what responsibilities they have towards their disciplines, individuals, and society
Contents
- Social sciences sustainability research
- Central concepts, theories, and methods
- Research ethics
- Reflexivity
Type of instruction
The teaching consists of lectures, seminars and exercises performed individually and in groups.
A learning management system is used.
Students who have been admitted to and registered for a course have the right to receive instruction/supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course instance to which they were accepted. After that, the right to receive instruction/supervision expires.
A learning management system is used.
Students who have been admitted to and registered for a course have the right to receive instruction/supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course instance to which they were accepted. After that, the right to receive instruction/supervision expires.
The teaching is conducted in English.
Prerequisites
A bachelor's degree (i.e., the equivalent of 180 ECTS credits at an accredited university) with at least 90 credits in media and communication or social sciences including independent work, i.e., a thesis or the equivalent. English proficiency is required.
Examination and grades
The course is graded Fail (U) or Pass (G).
The examination is based on the intended learning outcomes.
The course is examined through a written assignment (4 credits) and a seminar (1 credit).
The examination must allow for students to be assessed on an individual basis. Further information concerning assessment of specific intended learning outcomes and grading criteria is provided at the beginning of the course.
Students are guaranteed a minimum of three attempts to pass an examination, including the regular attempt.
If a student has failed the same examination three times, the student can request that the next attempt be graded by a new examiner. The decision to accept or reject such a request is made by the associate dean of education. A student may not make a second attempt at any examination already passed in order to receive a higher grade.
In case a course is terminated or significantly altered, examination according to the earlier syllabus shall be offered on at least two occasions in the course of one year after the termination/alteration.
The examination is based on the intended learning outcomes.
The course is examined through a written assignment (4 credits) and a seminar (1 credit).
The examination must allow for students to be assessed on an individual basis. Further information concerning assessment of specific intended learning outcomes and grading criteria is provided at the beginning of the course.
Students are guaranteed a minimum of three attempts to pass an examination, including the regular attempt.
If a student has failed the same examination three times, the student can request that the next attempt be graded by a new examiner. The decision to accept or reject such a request is made by the associate dean of education. A student may not make a second attempt at any examination already passed in order to receive a higher grade.
In case a course is terminated or significantly altered, examination according to the earlier syllabus shall be offered on at least two occasions in the course of one year after the termination/alteration.
Registration of examination:
| Name of the Test | Value | Grading |
|---|---|---|
| Written group assignment | 4 credits | U/G |
| Seminar | 1 credit | U/G |
Course evaluation
The instruction is followed up throughout the course. A course evaluation is conducted at the end of the course. A summary and comments are published in the learning management system. The evaluation constitutes a basis for future improvements to the course.
Course literature
Bennett, W. L. (2020). Communicating the future: solutions for environment, economy and democracy. John Wiley & Sons. (Chapter 1, pp.18-60) – available as an e-book through the library
Leroy, M. (2021). Sustainability: Going Beyond the Buzzword. Forum Media and Development (34 pages). The document can be found on Canvas.
Raworth, K. (2012) A Safe and Just Space for Humanity. Can we live within the doughnut? OXFAM discussion paper
Sachs, J. et al (2019) Six Transformations to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Nature Sustainability, Vol. 2. pp 805-814
Waisbord, S. (2019). Communication: A post-discipline. John Wiley & Sons. (Chapter 1, pp.10-37) available at the library as a physical book, will check if an e-book can become available
Wals, A. E. J. & Benavot, A. (2017). “Can we meet the sustainability challenges?: The role of education and lifelong learning.” Special Issue: Education for people, prosperity and planet: Can we meet the sustainability challenges? Vol 52:4. Wiley. (pp. 404-413)
Wolff, L-A. & Ehrström, P. (2020). “Social Sustainability and Transformation in Higher Educational Settings: A Utopia or Possibility?” Sustainability 12, no. 10: 4176. www.doi.org/10.3390/su12104176
Please note that changes may be made to the reading list up until eight weeks before the start of the course.
Citing Sources – How to Create Literature References
http://ju.se/library/search--write/citing-sources---how-to-create-literature-references.html
The Interactive Anti-Plagiarism Guide – Jönköping University
Information about plagiarism at higher education institutions
Available in the learning management system
Leroy, M. (2021). Sustainability: Going Beyond the Buzzword. Forum Media and Development (34 pages). The document can be found on Canvas.
Raworth, K. (2012) A Safe and Just Space for Humanity. Can we live within the doughnut? OXFAM discussion paper
Sachs, J. et al (2019) Six Transformations to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Nature Sustainability, Vol. 2. pp 805-814
Waisbord, S. (2019). Communication: A post-discipline. John Wiley & Sons. (Chapter 1, pp.10-37) available at the library as a physical book, will check if an e-book can become available
Wals, A. E. J. & Benavot, A. (2017). “Can we meet the sustainability challenges?: The role of education and lifelong learning.” Special Issue: Education for people, prosperity and planet: Can we meet the sustainability challenges? Vol 52:4. Wiley. (pp. 404-413)
Wolff, L-A. & Ehrström, P. (2020). “Social Sustainability and Transformation in Higher Educational Settings: A Utopia or Possibility?” Sustainability 12, no. 10: 4176. www.doi.org/10.3390/su12104176
Please note that changes may be made to the reading list up until eight weeks before the start of the course.
Citing Sources – How to Create Literature References
http://ju.se/library/search--write/citing-sources---how-to-create-literature-references.html
The Interactive Anti-Plagiarism Guide – Jönköping University
Information about plagiarism at higher education institutions
Available in the learning management system
Content updated 2015-06-24
