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| Detailed information |
| Original study plan |
Master's programme Comparative Social Policy and Welfare 2025W |
| Learning Outcomes |
Competences |
- Students will be able to analyse and evaluate the impact of sustainable development policies on societies, economies, and the environment at both local and global levels.
- Students will develop the ability to integrate sustainability perspectives into social policy analysis and decision-making processes.
- Students will be equipped to advocate for sustainable solutions in various professional and societal contexts, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and informed decision-making
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| Skills |
Knowledge |
- (k4) Critically assess sustainable policies and initiatives from multiple perspectives, including environmental, social, and economic dimensions.
- (k5) Apply sustainability concepts to analyse contemporary societal issues and propose solutions.
- (k5) Integrate knowledge of sustainable development with social policy frameworks to evaluate their effectiveness and potential for societal transformation.
- (k6) Develop and communicate arguments on sustainability challenges and solutions in academic and professional discussions.
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- Global policy frameworks on sustainable development and their implications for different regions and sectors.
- Relationships between human well-being, economic systems, and environmental sustainability.
- Local and global challenges related to sustainable development, including topics such as climate change, circular economy, and biodiversity conservation
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| Criteria for evaluation |
Active participation during the Intensive Programme and/or in Moodle on-line learning environment, written assignments.
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| Methods |
Introductory lectures during Intensive Programme, afterwards on-line learning methods supported by Moodle OR a course organized fully on-line in Moodle learning environment without a face-to-face introduction.
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| Language |
English |
| Study material |
Readings are provided by the instructor.
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| Changing subject? |
No |
| Further information |
Students can choose a specific class under this heading from a pool offered in Tampere University's Global Society Programme.
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