Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LI Politics of Sustainable Development
School	Government
Department	Political Sci & Intern'tl Stud
Module Code	08 37826
Module Lead	Mattias Hjort
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Seminar-10 hours Guided independent study-170 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	Sustainable development is a phrase we now hear everywhere, and this module gives students the opportunity to examine its origins; to analyse its rapid ascent to the forefront of politics; and to critique the fundamental assumptions upon which it is built. The module examines empirical examples of sustainable development strategies at a range of policy levels, drawing from states, the private sector, and citizens.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate a detailed understanding of sustainable development and related concepts, including how they are contested and implemented; Evaluate whether environmental politics across scales contribute to sustainable development; Examine sustainable development projects and strategies, and assess their contribution to environmental sustainability.
Assessment	37826-01 : 1000 word assessment : Coursework (25%) 37826-02 : 3000 word assessment : Coursework (75%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 1000 word written assessment (25%) 2500 word essay written assessment (75%) Reassessment: By failed component
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