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Modul PS1130-KP04

Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Ecological Sustainability (IPoeN)

Duration:


1 Semester
Turnus of offer:


each winter semester
Credit points:


4
Course of studies, specific field and terms:
  • Bachelor Interdisciplinary Courses (optional subject), Interdisciplinary modules, Arbitrary semester
  • Master Interdisciplinary Courses (optional subject), Interdisciplinary modules, Arbitrary semester
  • Bachelor Interdisciplinary Courses for health sciences (optional subject), Interdisciplinary modules, Arbitrary semester
Classes and lectures:
  • PS1102-P: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Ecological Sustainability (practical course, 0,3 SWS)
  • PS1102-V: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Ecological Sustainability (lecture, 0,8 SWS)
  • PS1102-Ü: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Ecological Sustainability (exercise, 0,3 SWS)
  • PS1110-S: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Ecological Sustainability (seminar, 0,6 SWS)
Workload:
  • 30 Hours in-classroom work
  • 90 Hours private studies
Contents of teaching:
  • Public lectures/movies on selected topics in ecological sustainability
  • Background discussions with experts and introduction of a lecture
  • Debate what the term “sustainability” means
  • Reflection of own perspectives
  • Dipping into the biographies of different experts
  • journalistic writing lab
Qualification-goals/Competencies:
  • Students know and can distinguish different concepts of sustainability
  • Students can reflect their own perspective on what sustainability means and appreciate other perspectives
  • Students are familiar with sustainable solutions for selected problem areas.
  • Students acquired theoretical knowledge and practical experience in writing journalistic texts
  • Student can integrate what they have learnt into their university life and beyond
Grading through:
  • written examination
Responsible for this module:
Teachers:
Literature:
Language:
  • offered only in German
Notes:

Admission requirements for taking the module:
- None

Admission requirements for participation in module examination(s):
- regular participation in the seminar
- regular participation in the expert lectures/excursion
- Background discussion and moderation of an expert presentation in a small group
- Writing a short journalistic text

Module Exam(s):
- PS1130-L1: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Ecological Sustainability, written multiple-choice exam, 100% of the (non-existent) module grade

Letzte Änderung:
2.10.2025