The course is included in these curricula and study modules
The course takes place in period
3 (2022-01-01 to 2022-03-13)
Level/category
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
Home page of the course
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
Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
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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 |