The World at the Crossroads 4030-WCg
The topics discussed will include:
- Planetary boundaries and introduction to the Anthropocene
- How human-centred is in reality our “anthropocentrism”?
- Tipping points, biosphere integrity and ecosystem services
- Human diet and moving towards a new system of food production
- Extinction of experience and reconnecting to nature
- Our ghosts of evolutionary past: greed, fear and cognitive bias
- Conservation optimism and the visions to follow.
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Learning outcomes
After completing the course the student:
- knows global and regional environmental, social and economic challenges and understands the mutual connections between tchem;
- recognizes the problems and challenges of the functioning of the human population in the planet's ecosystem;
- understands the concept of sustainable development and the need to introduce therein principles for functioning of human societies;
- knows where to look for reliable sources of information and databases and can verify these data;
- asks critical questions and finds appropriate solutions;
- actively participates in academic and practical discussions on sustainable development issues;
- uses social communication methods in activities promoting sustainable development solutions;
- is ready to actively participate in resolving conflicts and conducting negotiations;
- is ready to use new technologies and media in effective communication (online blog, film review).
Assessment criteria
The presence on minimum 8 out of 10 meetings is the precondition for passing.
The assessment is based on an review essay concerning one of the discussed films and problems.
Practical placement
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Additional information
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