Substantive Goals Global Sustainability Governance examines foundations, prerequisites and barriers for the sustainability transformation of our societies. The seminar’s premise is that fundamental change in how we organize our economy and society is necessary for humans to be able to live a good life, now and in the future. On that basis, we will investigate causes of unsustainability in terms of the ways we think of and organize our societies at the material and ideational levels, barriers to the pursuit of necessary changes, and actors and changes in material and ideational structures that may create momentum for change after all. In the end, we hope to identify pathways to a just and democratic transition towards sustainability.
Skills In terms of skills, the seminar aims to introduce the students to the processes and dynamics associated with conducting research and communicating science. Specifically, students will practice developing and carrying out small research projects and translating scientific insights for non-scientific audiences.
Methods The course combines short inputs and intensive discussions in the plenary with work in small groups. Students are expected to come to class prepared, engage in discussions, submit written contributions on time, and support classmates in an atmosphere of mutual and collaborative learning.
Requirements
2) Presentation – All students will contribute to short team presentations. Details on topics and style will be provided in class.
3) Prüfungsleistung: Paper. Details on content and style will be provided in class. Papers will be due September 30, 2019.
- Lehrende/r: Doris Fuchs
- Lehrende/r: Benedikt Lennartz