Decent work within the concept of sustainable development - explorations 1600-SZD-SPEC-GP-ZJ
The concept of decent work is a relatively young concept, although its origins can be traced back to the adoption of the first regulations on labor standards.According to the latest data, decent work is still not the norm for many people around the world. The UN and the EU promote the concept of decent work in all sectors and policy areas in line with a comprehensive approach to workers in national markets, in third countries and in global supply chains. But what does it actually mean? And how should it be interpreted in the light of the concept of sustainable development? When do we talk about substandard work? Can standards be used selectively?The presenter will try to answer these questions, paying attention to the most important aspects of decent work in the sustainable development system.
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge | The graduate knows and understands:
WG_01 - to the extent necessary for existing paradigms to be revised - a worldwide body of work, covering theoretical foundations as well as general and selected specific issues - relevant to a particular discipline
within the social sciences
WG_02 - the main development trends in the disciplines of the social sciences in which the education is provided
WG_03 - scientific research methodology in the field of the social sciences
WK_01 - fundamental dilemmas of modern civilisation from the perspective of the social sciences
Skills | The graduate is able to:
UK_05 - speaking a foreign language at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages using the professional terminology specific to the discipline within the social sciences, to the extent enabling participation in an international scientific and professional environment
Social competences | The graduate is ready to
KO_01 - fulfilling the social obligations of researchers and creators
KO_02 - fulfilling social obligations and taking actions in the public interest, in particular in initiating actions in the public interest
KO_03 - think and acting in an entrepreneurial manner
Assessment criteria
Description of requirements related to participation in classes, including the
permitted number of explained absences: attendance at 80%, knowledge on the required literature
Principles for passing the classes and the subject (including resit session): weighted grade, class attendance – 50% assessment component, class activity – 20%, written work – 30%
Methods for the verification of learning outcomes: a conversation with the person about the content of the class, in particular the prepared written work
Evaluation criteria: The ability to apply critical methods in research and the knowledge of the socio-legal method – what it is and what it is used for, what research perspective it gives – will be assessed
Practical placement
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Bibliography
For example:
Fonseca, L. M., Domingues, J. P., & Dima, A. M. (2020). Mapping the sustainable development goals relationships. Sustainability, 12(8), 3359, Belmonte-Ureña,
L. J., Plaza-Úbeda, J. A., Vazquez-Brust, D., & Yakovleva, N. (2021). Circular economy, degrowth and green growth as pathways for research on sustainable development goals: A global analysis and future agenda. Ecological Economics, 185, 107050,
Frey, D. F., & MacNaughton, G. (2016). A human rights lens on full employment and decent work in the 2030 sustainable development agenda. Sage Open, 6(2), 2158244016649580,
MacNaughton, G., & Frey, D. F. (2015). Decent work, human rights and the sustainable development goals. Geo. J. Int'l L., 47, 607;
Kreinin, H., & Aigner, E. (2022). From “Decent work and economic growth” to “Sustainable work and economic degrowth”: a new framework for SDG 8. Empirica, 49(2), 281-311, Rombouts, S. J., & Zekić, N. (2020). Decent and Sustainable Work for the Future?. UCLA Journal of International Law and Foreign Affairs, 24(2), 317-358,
Strömstad, J. (2019). A Global Goal: Sustainable Economic Growth and Decent Work for All..
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