Universität Wien

290090 SE (Green) Socio-Economic Transformation in Space (2023W)

10.00 ECTS (4.00 SWS), SPL 29 - Geographie
Continuous assessment of course work
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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. 20 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 05.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Thursday 12.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Thursday 19.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Thursday 09.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Thursday 16.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Thursday 23.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Thursday 30.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Thursday 07.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Thursday 14.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Thursday 11.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Thursday 18.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Thursday 25.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Grand societal challenges such as climate change require the transformation of socio-technical systems. These transformations have significant implications for economic activities and their spatial distribution. The course addresses selected fields of transformation such as the chemical industry or the food industry and puts a particular focus on the topic of the bioeconomy.
After getting familiarized with fundamental concepts and approaches relevant for green socio-economic transformation, students will work on case studies that reveal environment-related place-based challenges, needs for green socio-economic transformation, and possible strategies to support such a transformation. Discussions in class will help students reflect on the interim results of their case studies and enable examining how place-based conditions impact the course and outcome of green socio-economic transformation.

Assessment and permitted materials

1. Interim presentation of the case study;
2. Final presentation of the case study.
3. Framework paper on the case study.

To pass the course, students need to pass each assignment.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

1. Group work: interim presentation of the case study (30%);
2. Group work: final presentation of the case study and framework paper (50%);
3. Active participation during class (20%).

Presence during class is mandatory but absence during a maximum of two units will be accepted. In case of justified illness, suspected Covid infection, or other unforeseen emergencies, additional absences will be accepted.

Examination topics

Students assignments will be assessed in terms of critical reflection and application of lessons learned according to scientific standards. These lessons learned include conceptual approaches on (green) socio-economic transformation and problem-centered analysis. The lecturer will be available to answer students’ methodological questions.

Reading list

Literature will be communicated to students at the beginning of the course.

Association in the course directory

(APF SOCOECSPEC) (MR4-SE) (MR5-SE)

Last modified: Th 12.10.2023 17:08