Entry requirements

60 credits

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• thoroughly describe a delimited part of the sustainability challenge;
• use established project management methods and tools to plan and carry out a project work that applies theoretical knowledge and contributes to sustainable development;
• use communication tools and methods to promote cooperation and engagement within project groups
• account for and evaluate the practical problems that can arise when working with projects;
• account for and critically relate to the ethical dilemmas that can arise when working for a sustainable development.

Content

This project course aims to provide students with the tools and knowledge to plan, implement, and evaluate projects that contribute to sustainable development, with a focus on communication, engagement, and ethical aspects. In the initial planning phase, sustainable development, the basics of project planning, communication tools, group dynamics, and ethical and practical problems that may arise in project work and sustaunability are introduced.

During the implementation phase, students work in groups on an independent project based on their own project proposal. Once the project proposal is approved, the project is driven with the support of fellow students, course leaders, and with CEMUS as a resource base. The project should combine theoretical and practical skills and be discussed during recurring seminars. The work concludes with a written project report and a presentation in an outward-facing context. The focus is on critically discussing and presenting the project process and project results in writing and speech.

Instruction

The teaching consists of lectures, seminars and workshops, project work and project supervision. The lectures are given by guest lecturers from various academic disciplines and relevant areas of society. Ample opportunities are provided for active student participation and critical reflection. Non-compulsory study visits or equivalent may occur.

Assessment

The student is examined through written preparation for (3 credits) and active participation in seminars and workshops (3 credits), and through written documentation (8 credits) and oral presentation (1 credit) of an applied project work.

If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the University's disability coordinator.

Other regulations

Active participation is reassessed through a re-seminar. If a student after having been offered a re-seminar still does not meet the requirements to pass the active participation elements the examiner can choose reassessment by another method.

The course cannot be included in a degree together with 1MV074 Sustainable Development - Project Management and Communication.