Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning outcomes for this course, upon successful completion, include the ability to: 1) understand how a green venture is imagined, set up and operates in practice, 2) analyze how such ventures may lead to a purposeful life by helping move towards a flourishing society and planet, 3) appreciate how a regenerative local economy powered by green innovative ventures can result in a thriving self-reliant community, and 4) plan an imaginative green project in order to create and share value.
Credits: 6
Schedule: 26.04.2021 - 14.05.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Joan Lofgren
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Finbarr Bradley
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
This course aims to help students understand how value, both monetary and non-monetary, is created and shared through the development of purpose-driven green or sustainable ventures. A range of concepts such as real value, regenerative innovation, materialism, eco-design and circular economy, are covered. Opportunities for entrepreneurs to develop meaningful solutions to reduce waste, foster ethical consumerism and limit biodiversity loss are discussed. The course also delves into the critical role that belonging, rootedness and identity play in community-owned and place-based enterprises. Emphasis is on examining inspiring and creative ventures in sectors such as food, arts, crafts, tourism and renewable energy.
DETAILS
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
none
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
7 Affordable and Clean Energy
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
13 Climate Action
14 Life Below Water
15 Life on Land
16 Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
- Teacher: Bradley Finbarr
- Teacher: Hänninen Sauli