The course is included in these curricula and study modules

Level/category

General studies

Teaching language

Swedish

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

SDG´s in focus:
- #4: Quality education
- #7: Affordable and clean energy
- #10: Reduced inequalities
- #13: Climate action

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:
Lectures, material on Itslearning, teamwork.

The examinations weigh among themselves the
following
ways: GSP 10%, Law 15%, SDG 10% and teamwork
65%.

Teacher

  • Roos Kim
  • Sahlberg Carl Gustaf

Examiner

Roos Kim

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Group size

No limit

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Assessment methods

Date will be announced later - Reports and productions

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