Course: Global perspectives on sustainable development

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Course title Global perspectives on sustainable development
Course code KPO/UGPR
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction eLearning
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Filipec Ondřej, Mgr. et Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Tungul Lucie, Mgr. Ph.D., M.A.
Course content
1. Climate change and international responses. 2. Sustainability and the global economy. 3. Social justice and sustainable development. 4. Protection of biodiversity and natural resources. 5. Sustainable urban planning and infrastructure. 6. Global health challenges and sustainability. 7. Ethics and sustainability in global trade. 8. Energy policy and renewable energy strategies. 9. Sustainable agriculture and food systems. 10. Technological progress and innovation for sustainability. 11. Global water and water resource management. 12. Climate justice and human rights.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Group work
Learning outcomes
The course provides students with the extensive knowledge and skills necessary to understand and actively engage in global sustainability challenges such as climate change, inequality, biodiversity conservation, and resource management. Students will learn to apply intercultural competencies and ethical thinking to address these issues, while also being equipped to analyze and critically evaluate information from a global perspective and to take an innovative approach to solving these challenges
Expected learning outcomes: After completing the course, students will be able to: 1. Identify and understand global challenges: the ability to analyze major global issues related to sustainable development. 2. Intercultural competence:?effective cooperation in an international environment with respect for different cultures and approaches. 3. Analytical and critical thinking:?evaluating information and data from a critical perspective. 4. Communication skills: presenting information on sustainable development using various communication methods. 5. Proactive problem solving: designing and implementing innovative solutions to global challenges. 6. Ethical reasoning and creative thinking: making informed decisions with moral considerations in mind. 7. Self-reflection and learning: evaluating one's own attitudes and approaches with openness to new information and learning opportunities.
Prerequisites
The completion of this course is not conditioned upon completion of any other courses

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Seminar Work, Written exam

Active participation and discussion (10%), written assignments and projects (30%), group projects and presentations (30%), final assessment (30%)
Recommended literature
  • Caradonna, J. L. (2014). Sustainability: A history. Oxford.
  • Diwekar, U. M., & Cabezas, H. (2012). Sustainability: Multi-disciplinary perspectives. Oxford.
  • Feigerlová, M. (Ed.). (2024). Reflexe klimatické změny v českých společenských vědách. Praha.
  • Hedstrom, G. S. (2018). Sustainability: What it is and how to measure it. New York.
  • Lynn, T., Rosati, P., Kreps, D., et al. (2024). Digital sustainability: Leveraging digital technology to combat climate change. Cham.
  • Meadows, D. H., Randers, J., & Meadows, D. L. (2004). Meze růstu: po třiceti letech. Brno.
  • Moldan, B. (2010). Udržitelný rozvoj: teorie a praxe. Praha.
  • Morse, S. (2010). Sustainability: A biological perspective. Cambridge.
  • Norton, B. G. (2005). Sustainability: A philosophy of adaptive ecosystem management. Chicago.
  • Portney, K. E. (2015). Sustainability. Cambridge, MA.
  • Potůček, M., Hampl, S., Mašková, M., & Schneider, J. (2012). Strategické vládnutí a udržitelný rozvoj. Praha.
  • Redclift, M. (2000). Sustainability: Life chances and livelihoods. London.
  • Stephenson, J. (2023). Culture and sustainability: Exploring stability and transformation with the cultures framework. Cham.
  • Sze, J. (2018). Sustainability: Approaches to environmental justice and social power.
  • Takigawa, T., Noguchi, R., & Ahamed, T. (2015). Sustainability: Integrating agriculture, environment, and renewable energy for food security. New York.


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