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290611 PSE Strategic Development and Governance (2026S)

10.00 ECTS (4.00 SWS), SPL 29 - Geographie
Continuous assessment of course work
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Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 25.03. 13:15 - 18:15 Seminarraum 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 22.04. 13:15 - 18:15 Seminarraum 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 06.05. 13:15 - 18:15 Seminarraum 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 13.05. 13:15 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 20.05. 13:15 - 18:15 Seminarraum 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 03.06. 13:15 - 18:15 Seminarraum 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 24.06. 13:15 - 18:15 Seminarraum 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course will provide students with an implementation‑oriented approach to strategic development in the field of sustainability transitions, with a focus on regional contexts. Emphasis is placed on context‑specific and place‑based strategies, using locally grounded sustainability challenges and contestation as starting points.

Students will examine multi‑stakeholder processes aimed at addressing a region’s specific challenges. Working with a selected case, they will explore different stakeholder perspectives through making a documentary (ca. 25 minutes) and developing a policy paper outlining potential solutions.

The opening session provides an overview of key conceptual perspectives related to sustainability transitions, justice, development, and relevant policy frameworks. The following sessions are dedicated to research and develop the cases for the documentary and policy paper.

The course is designed for students enrolled in the socio-economic transformations specialisation of the master’s programme “Geographies of Global Change and Sustainability Transformations”. Students from other specialisations or programmes will receive a mandatory introductory reading list.

Assessment and permitted materials

(I) Draw the case study: Students will visually sketch and illustrate their selected case as part of the preparatory work for a documentary informed by the case study research and relevant geographical literature (small groups)
(II) Documentary screening: Students will produce, present, and discuss a documentary (ca 25 min.) about the case and the perspectives of various stakeholders (small groups)
(III) Policy paper: Students will submit a brief paper proposing policy solutions for their case (small groups)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Overall participation: 10 points
Drawing: 20 points (small group assignment)
Documentary: 40 points (small group assignment)
Policy paper: 30 points (small group assignment)

0-56 points: insufficient (fail)
57-67 sufficient
68-78: satisfactory
79-89: good
90-100: excellent

Compulsory attendance (1 session can be missed)
Use of generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT) for the written assignments is not accepted and will lead to a failed grade for the assignment.

Examination topics

Engagement with fundamental perspectives of regional sustainability transitions (as presented in the introductory lecture), understanding of regional sustainability challenges, adequacy and consistency of proposed policy interventions

Reading list

The lecturers will assign literature related to the topics addressed in the course. For students not enrolled in the socio-economic transformations specialization of the master’s programme “Geographies of Global Change and Sustainability Transformations”, a mandatory reading list with introductory literature will be provided.

Association in the course directory

(MA GGCST M4.3)

MA Geography (855 [2]): for "Strategic Development und Governance" and "Regional Innovation Policy and Governance"

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