The course takes place in period

3 (2022-01-01 to 2022-03-13)

Level/category

General studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

1

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

In this study unit the focus lies on the following
competencies:
Ethical and sustainability competencies
Local and global societal competencies

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this study unit:
You are able to identify and describe the UN
Sustainable Development Goals for societal
development, as well as to identify how they
are related to your field and to the
development of Nordic society as a whole.
(Knowledge)
You account for the rules of law and understand
the fundamentals of employment law as a
foundation for the Nordic societal model.
(Knowledge)
You can relate your understanding of
sustainable development and ethical principles
to concrete contexts in your profession.
(Skills)
You can discuss various contemporary societal
topics in a social, cultural and political
context, doing so critically and analytically.
(Skills)
Stemming from your developed understanding of
sustainability and ethical principles, you are
able to reflect on the choices you make
professionally. (Approach)
You reflect on your ability to contribute to
your environment while bearing in mind the
Nordic welfare model. (Approach)

Course contents

UN sustainability goals
Nordic co-operation
The basics of employment law
Sustainable development and ethics
The interaction between society and one's own
industry

Prerequisites and co-requisites

None

Study activities

  • Lectures - 27 hours
  • Project- and production work/artistic activities - 58 hours
  • Individual studies - 20 hours
  • Internet-based studies - 30 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 135 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Multiform education

Assessment methods

Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Assessment requirements

To pass the course the student should pass the
following examinations:
A group project and the presentation in student
summit during Nordic week.
Self evaluation and peer-review.

The examinations contribute to the final grade
as follows: GSP 10%, Law 15%, SDG 10% and teamwork
65%.

Grades 0-5

Teacher

Roos Kim

Examiner

Roos Kim

Group size

No limit (27 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Course enrolment period

2021-12-22 to 2022-01-20

Assessment methods

Date will be announced later - Reports and productions

Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2022-01-13 13:00 - 16:00 Ethical and Sustainable Societal Development Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/6040267091 Roos Kim
2022-01-20 13:00 - 16:00 Ethical and Sustainable Societal Development Meetings with the instructor Roos Kim
2022-01-27 13:00 - 16:00 Ethical and Sustainable Societal Development Teamwork Roos Kim
2022-02-03 13:00 - 16:00 Ethical and Sustainable Societal Development Meeting with the instructor https://arcada.zoom.us/j/6040267091 Roos Kim
2022-02-10 13:00 - 16:00 Ethical and Sustainable Societal Development Teamwork Roos Kim
2022-02-17 13:00 - 16:00 Ethical and Sustainable Societal Development Room A4 or https://arcada.zoom.us/j/6040267091 Roos Kim
2022-02-24 13:00 - 16:00 Ethical and Sustainable Societal Development Teamwork Roos Kim
2022-03-03 13:00 - 16:00 Ethical and Sustainable Societal Development Meeting with the instructor A4 or https://arcada.zoom.us/j/6040267091 Roos Kim
2022-03-10 13:00 - 16:00 B522 Ethical and Sustainable Societal Development Only for those who can not come to campus: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/6040267091 Roos Kim

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