290107 VU Decolonising and Diversifying Knowledge (2021W)
Understanding Different Worldviews and Theoretical Lenses on Environmental Policy, Practice and Science
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).
- Registration is open from Tu 07.09.2021 11:00 to Tu 21.09.2021 11:00
- Registration is open from Th 23.09.2021 11:00 to Tu 28.09.2021 11:00
- Deregistration possible until Su 31.10.2021 23:59
Details
max. 20 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
This course is now being taught online only until the lockdown ends. The Zoom link is as follows: Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86717768989?pwd=V0lhRU9xR3kybmd3Wi9wMFVFT3Vkdz09
Passcode: 650997
- Monday 04.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 2A310 3.OG UZA II
- Monday 11.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 2A310 3.OG UZA II
- Monday 18.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 2A310 3.OG UZA II
- Monday 08.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 2A310 3.OG UZA II
- Monday 15.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 2A310 3.OG UZA II
- Monday 22.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 2A310 3.OG UZA II
- Monday 29.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 2A310 3.OG UZA II
- Monday 06.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 2A310 3.OG UZA II
- Monday 13.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 2A310 3.OG UZA II
- Monday 10.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 2A310 3.OG UZA II
- Monday 17.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 2A310 3.OG UZA II
- Monday 24.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 2A310 3.OG UZA II
- Monday 31.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 2A310 3.OG UZA II
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Assessment and permitted materials
The assessment will be based on:
2 Short essays of 1500 words (10% each)
Weekly reactions to readings (10%)
Class participation (10%)
Oral presentations (10%)
Summative (final) essay of 4000 words (50%)
2 Short essays of 1500 words (10% each)
Weekly reactions to readings (10%)
Class participation (10%)
Oral presentations (10%)
Summative (final) essay of 4000 words (50%)
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Scores:
100 - 86 % - Mark 1
85 - 71 % - Mark 2
70 - 56 % - Mark 3
55 - 41 % - Mark 4
40 - 0 % - Mark 5
100 - 86 % - Mark 1
85 - 71 % - Mark 2
70 - 56 % - Mark 3
55 - 41 % - Mark 4
40 - 0 % - Mark 5
Examination topics
Marking will take into account the degree of analysis and discussion of relevant literature and documents on the subject, the independent research of sources and materials, the presentation of these results in presentation form and their written elaboration.
Reading list
The course reading list will be available on 1 October. There will be 2-3 mandatory readings per lecture and students will be expected to send comments on readings in advance to the lecturer by email. Readings will primarily be from journal articles.
Association in the course directory
(MG-S3-PI.f) (MG-S4-PI.f) (MG-S6.PI.f) (MG-W5-PI) (BA UF GW 19) (MA UF GW 02-3)
Last modified: Fr 01.04.2022 09:09
After taking this class students will be able to:
1. Understand key concepts around diversifying knowledge in academia and policy, including sub-disciplines, theoretical perspectives and key terms.
2. Identify the impact of different worldviews on how knowledge and research are framed.
3. Understand the internal disciplinary struggles in Geography.
4. Hone their individual and group presentation skills in English.
5. Learn how to give constructive peer feedback.