SOSS3109 Climate change and society (5 cr)
Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024
Description
On this course you will get to know climate change related social sciences research and the main concepts. These will be applied to practical exersices.
Learning outcomes
After completing this course, student will be able to evaluate and apply relevant concepts and theories. The student understands from a social scientific and cultural viewpoint, what kind of phenomena climate change is and can critically evaluate possible solutions to climate change.
Description of prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites: SOSS3106 Environmental sociology
Study materials
The following literature will be the reading for the independent work:
Leichenko, R. M., & O'Brien, K. 2019. Climate and society: Transforming the future. Polity.
And possible other literature that should be asked from the teacher.
Literature
- Leichenko, R. M., & O'Brien, K. 2019. Climate and society: Transforming the future. Polity.
Completion methods
Method 1
Description:
Luennot, luentoihin liittyvät ryhmätehtävät sekä ryhmätyö. Pääasiallinen suoritustapa on osallistuminen luentototeutukselle.
Evaluation criteria:
Arviointi perustuu luentoihin liittyviin harjoituksiin (30 %) sekä ryhmätyöhön (70 %)
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Method 2
Description:
Tentti.
Evaluation criteria:
Tentti
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Method 3
Description:
Essee
Evaluation criteria:
Essee
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Parts of the completion methods
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Participation in teaching (5 cr)
Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish
Teaching
9/7–10/31/2023 Lectures
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Independent study (5 cr)
Type:
Independent study
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish
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Independent study (5 cr)
Type:
Independent study
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish