WISP2201 Introduction to sustainability transitions (2 cr)
Study level:
Basic studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Faculty of Mathematics and Science
Coordinating organisation:
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, Faculty of Mathematics and Science
Curriculum periods:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028
Description
Sustainability transitions and transformations are processes that involve changes in technologies, societal structures, cultures, and behaviors. Efforts to guide and promote sustainability transitions require interdisciplinary understanding and cooperation among actors at all societal levels. Conceptual frameworks like ‘leverage points’ provide useful tools for understanding the opportunities (and challenges) for promoting change. The future can be envisaged as alternative trajectories, shaped by current actions and policies.
Learning outcomes
After completing this course, the student will:
- Understand why sustainability transitions are necessary when striving for sustainability
- Know why interdisciplinary expertise is essential in guiding sustainability transitions
- Have acquired necessary conceptual and practical knowledge for successful completion of the study module
Compulsory prerequisites
- Prerequisite group 1