Sustainable Development: Exploring Ideas and Imaginaries
Uncover the historical roots and multiple layers of meaning in sustainable development concepts.Dive deep into the complex world of sustainable development
Uncover the historical roots and multiple layers of meaning in sustainable development concepts.Dive deep into the complex world of sustainable development
Dive deep into the complex world of sustainable development with this thought-provoking course led by Associate Professor Bo Fritzbøger from the University of Copenhagen. Explore the historical roots and multiple layers of meaning behind sustainable development concepts, examining how ideas and imaginaries shape our approach to global challenges. You'll investigate the intersection of environmentalism and developmentalism, analyze the relationship between individuals and society in sustainable solutions, and explore human-nature interactions. The course also delves into perceptions of time and change, offering a critical perspective on post-colonial developmentalism and economic growth paradigms. Through engaging lectures, discussions, and interdisciplinary insights, you'll gain a profound understanding of the preconceptions influencing sustainable development efforts.
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What you'll learn
Understand the historical roots and multiple meanings of sustainable development
Analyze the intersection of environmentalism and developmentalism in shaping current concepts
Explore various ideas about where sustainable solutions originate, including political and economic perspectives
Examine different interpretations of human-nature relationships and their impact on sustainability efforts
Investigate prevalent ideas about time and change in relation to development and economic growth
Critically assess the internal contradictions within sustainable development goals
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4 quizzes
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the ideas and imaginaries shaping sustainable development concepts. The curriculum is divided into four main areas: the conceptual history of sustainability, ideas about individuals and society, human-nature relations, and perceptions of time and change. Students will examine the historical processes that joined environmentalism and developmentalism, analyze various approaches to sustainable solutions, and explore ethical considerations in human interactions with nature. The course encourages critical thinking about the contradictions within sustainable development goals and the challenges of implementing global solutions. Through a combination of video lectures, readings, quizzes, and discussions, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the complex factors influencing sustainable development efforts.
The conceptual history of sustainability and sustainable development
Module 1 · 4 Hours to complete
Ideas about individuals and society
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Ideas about relations between humans and nature
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Ideas about time and change
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
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Pioneering Environmental Historian at the University of Copenhagen
Bo Fritzbøger, born in 1958, is an associate professor of history at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in environmental history. His work emphasizes the necessity for both analytical and action-oriented integration of social and material aspects, highlighting the fundamental importance of human ideas in understanding environmental issues.
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