WISP1003 PW MOOC III: Good life and planetary well-being (1 cr)

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Study level:
Other studies
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Biological and Environmental Science, Open University, Faculty of Mathematics and Science
Coordinating organisation:
Open University
Curriculum periods:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

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Completion method: independent study, MOOC -course

Description

The course introduces philosophical perspectives relevant for environmental and sustainability issues and explores visions of good life in the context of planetary well-being. The course explores how societal norms, cultural conceptions, and values relate to achieving sustainability and planetary well-being. Individual values, choices and responsibilities are discussed in relation to broader cultural phenomena and value discussions. The course also explores the interconnectedness of knowledge, values, and action, and discusses environmental emotions.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student:

  • Recognizes the influence of cultural values and conceptions on the norms relating to environmental and sustainability issues and can reflect on these in relation to philosophical discussions.
  • Recognizes connections between knowledge, values, emotions, and action, and can consider them in public discussions and in aiming for planetary well-being.
  • Can explain how planetary well-being relates to cultural phenomena and practices, ethical standpoints, and conceptions of good life.

Description of prerequisites

WISY1001/BENY2021 PW MOOC I: Introduction to planetary well-being AND WISP1002/BENY2022 PW MOOC II: Systems and planetary well-being

Recommended prerequisites

Completion methods

Method 1

Description:
Vanhan opetussuunnitelman mukainen toteutus. Ilmoittaudu 1.9.2024 alkaen uuden opetussuunnitelman mukaisesti.
Evaluation criteria:
Independent study, MOOC course
Time of teaching:
Period 1, Period 2, Period 3, Period 4, Period 5
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Method 2

Description:
Uuden opetussuunnitelman mukainen toteutus.
Evaluation criteria:
Itsenäinen työskentely, MOOC-kurssi
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Parts of the completion methods
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Online course, JYU open (1 cr)

Type:
Independent study
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish

Teaching

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Independent study (1 cr)

Type:
Independent study
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
English, Finnish

Teaching