LEARNING OUTCOMES
After completion of the course the student
- Understands the key characteristics of water governance and its link to sustainability [knowledge]
- Recognises the key institutions and actors related to water governance in different settings [knowledge]
- Understands the role of legislation in relation to water management and governance [knowledge]
- Can apply selected approaches and methods for water governance analysis [skill]
- Is able to work in an interactive manner as part of a group, including reading and discussing scientific literature [identity]
Credits: 5
Schedule: 09.01.2024 - 22.02.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Marko Keskinen
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
The main themes of the course include water governance and its key elements at different scales; policy-making and institutions in water resources management; and water-related laws and related implementation processes.
Methodologically, the course introduces the student to basic approaches and methods related to governance analysis with help of a Case study.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Assessment of the course is based on individual and group work assignments as well as on possible Peer and Self Assessment.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Contact Sessions, individual assignments, group work.
DETAILS
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
6 Clean Water and Sanitation
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
16 Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
17 Partnerships for the Goals
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Spring III
2023-2024 Spring IIIEnrollment :
Max 30 students
Registration for the course through Sisu. Limited amount of students will be accepted to the course, with preference given to WAT Master's Students. Other students may be selected based on Motivation Letter and/or other criteria.