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- Level Foundation
- Duration 16 hours
- Course by University of Copenhagen
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Ideas and imaginaries inspire human capacity for great endeavours, but ‘conventional wisdom’ frequently prevents necessary change. Achievement of global sustainable development is, therefore, dependent on a profound comprehension of the preunderstandings and implicit imaginaries that form both our perception of reality and our basic confidence in the viability of transgressive action. The present-day concept and ideal of sustainable development contains many interlaced meanings and many contradictions. In order to bring out the concept’s indisputable transformative potential, and be able to gain support, promote decision-making and take action in it, it is, therefore, requisite to disentangle this mélange and shed light to the implicit preunderstandings . This course will contribute to doing so by focusing on the historical roots and multiple layers of meaning of sustainable development, and by exploring questions such as: ‘What is the historical background of the current Sustainable Development Goals?’, ‘Which imaginaries about relations between individual and collective tend to promote and prevent sustainable solutions?’, ‘How can ideas about humans and nature affect global development?’, And ‘how do we as humans react on inconstant notions of time and change?’ During this course, you will meet associate professor in history Bo Fritzbøger from Centre for Sustainable Futures as the primary lecturer and a range of cultural, natural and social scientists, all from the University of Copenhagen working with different aspects of sustainability thinking. We hope that you will join us in the course and qualify your participation in current discussions about how to achieve common sustainable development in a divided world.Modules
Module 1
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3
Videos
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1
Readings
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1
Discussion
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1
Assignment
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Assignment
- Ideas and imaginaries of sustainable development
1
Discussions
- Internal contradictions in SDG definition
3
Videos
- The ideas behind sustainable development
- Ideas and imaginaries of 'sustainable development'
- The double meaning of 'sustainable development'
1
Readings
- Mandatory reading
Week 2
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2
Videos
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1
Readings
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1
Discussion
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Ideas about individuals and society
1
Discussions
- Ideas about societal action
2
Videos
- Ideas about individuals and society
- The economy
1
Readings
- Mandatory reading
Week 3
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2
Videos
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1
Readings
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1
Discussion
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Ideas about relations between humans and nature
1
Discussions
- Other living species as ethical subjects
2
Videos
- Ideas about relations between humans and nature
- Small is beautiful
1
Readings
- Mandatory reading
Week 4
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3
Videos
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1
Readings
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1
Discussion
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Ideas about time and change
1
Discussions
- Time imaginaries preventing solutions
3
Videos
- Ideas about time and change
- Interdependence
- Course conclusion
1
Readings
- Mandatory reading
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Discover the complexities of sustainable development with this foundational course from Coursera, led by Associate Professor Bo Fritzbøger from the University of Copenhagen. Delve into the historical roots, diverse meanings, and transformative potential of sustainability, while exploring key questions about human and nature relations, and global development goals. Ideal for those interested in Arts & Humanities, this 960-minute course offers valuable insights and engages learners in current sustainability discussions. Available with a Starter subscription, it's perfect for individuals aiming to deepen their understanding and drive impactful change in a divided world.
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