Universität Wien

040166 KU Solidary Economic (MA) (2023S)

Cooperative economy and Cooperatives

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 4 - Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 50 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 08.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 15.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 22.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 29.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 19.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 26.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 03.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 10.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 17.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 24.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 31.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 07.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 14.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 21.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 28.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course is aimed at Master's students who are interested in alternative economic concepts based on solidarity, common good, justice and mutuality.

In economically challenging times, there is a renewed interest in historically grown solidarity-based economic forms that produce goods or provide services under humane, democratic, fair and sustainable working conditions. In contrast to traditional profit-oriented forms of enterprises, alternative economic concepts such as Fair Trade, the Economy of the Common Good, barter exchange systems, the Donut Economy, Buen Vivir, etc. place people and their social needs at the centre of their economic activities. They try to find solutions to important global problems that affect us all, such as equitable education, poverty, sustainability, gender gap, climate/energy crisis, fair wages, decent working conditions, etc., through non-profit forms of economic activity.

In order to familiarise students with the diversity of the notion of solidarity economy, the seminar will discuss principles such as solidarity, democracy, mutuality, the common good as well as alternative conceps based on fair trade, microloans or the 2030 Agenda (Sustainable Development Goal). The aim of this course is to give the participants an overview of these topics. Short texts and videos serve as a starting point for discussions. In addition, the introductory literature offers students the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the various topics. Participation, 2 short written assignments on different topics, a group presentation and a written final paper (10 pages/per person) complete the course.

Assessment and permitted materials

The students' performance will be assessed as follows: participation and discussion of texts/videos (10%), 2 shorter assignments (10% each), the successful completion of a group presentation (15%) and a written final paper (10 pages per person) (55%).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Compulsory attendance in the 1st session, 2x absences without reason are permitted; participation, 2 shorter assignments, giving a group presentation, submission of a final paper (deadline: Juli 5th, 2023). Furthermore, interest in the topics and the willingness to study the available literature is expected.

Assessment: participation (10%), 2 shorter assignments (10% each), presentation (15%), final paper (55%). For positive completion of the course, all assignments must be successfully completed: a total of at least 55 percent must be achieved.

Examination topics

Participation, 2 shorter assignments, presentation, final paper.

Reading list

Will be announced in the course.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Mo 08.05.2023 15:26