Course syllabus

Grön ekonomi - lärdomar från Skandinavien
Greening the Economy – Lessons from Scandinavia

SASI01, 7,5 credits, G1 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2020/21
Decided by: PLED W
Date of Decision: 2020-03-23

General Information

Main field: Enviromental Management and Policy. Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements.
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English

Aim

This course is a Special Area Studies course provided for exchange students, and regular students, within Lund University. Greening the Economy – lessons from Scandinavia is an interdisciplinary course that addresses sustainability, climate change and how to combine economic development with a healthy environment. The aim of the course is to allow students to explore greening the economy on four levels – individual, business, city, and nation, and look at the relationships between these levels.  Practical examples of the complexities and solutions across each level are discussed. A particular focus is placed on examples from Scandinavia, a pioneering place in advancing sustainability and combating climate change, and a unique starting point for learning about greening the economy.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
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Competences and skills
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Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

Be able to reflect upon how individual choices, business strategies, sustainable cities and national policies can promote or hinder greening the economy.

Contents

The course is comprised of five modules,

Introduction: what is a green economy and why is it important?

 

 

Individual choices

 

 

Business strategies

 

 

Sustainable cities

 

 

National policies

 

 

The course involves lectures, seminars, a paper and smaller group assignments. Seminars are compulsory, and active participation required to pass the course.

Examination details

Grading scale: UV - (U,G,VG) - (Fail, Pass, Pass with Distinction)
Assessment: Active participation in study visits, seminars and case discussions is mandatory. In order to pass the course, the student must also complete all course assignments. The final grade is based on the mark received on the written take-home exam (50%), mark received for the course project report and presentation (30%) and participation in quizzes and peer feedback (20%)

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Admission

Admission requirements:

The number of participants is limited to: No

Reading list

Contact and other information

Course coordinator: Kes McCormick, kes.mccormick@iiiee.lu.se
Course homepage: https://www.iiiee.lu.se/education/special-area-studies-sas