Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information below is subject to change,
in particular that concerning the teaching mode (presential, distance or in a comodal or hybrid format).
5 credits
30.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Piccoli Emmanuelle;
Language
French
Main themes
This course provide students a series of critical tools to address contemporary ecological and social crises and their link to development issues. It offers a space to think collectively and critically on decisions and initiatives to address these crises.
Aims
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
| 1. | assess the relevance of available information ; |
| 2. | discuss scientific and critical litterature ; |
| 3. | expose the link between the socio-political dimensions of development and contemporary ecological and social crises and being able to think critically and prospectively about these issues. |
Content
The course have three parts: (1) An in-depth study of the link between development and ecological issues (climate change, ecosystems damages, etc.) (2) Analyses of the way that ecological crises reconfigures politics (conformation of collectives, projects and visions, political narratives etc.) (3) Case studies
Teaching methods
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.
The course will by divided into lectures, participatory workshops and case studies. The students will also have to read designated books and articles.Depending on the health situation, the course will be given face-to-face, distance or co-modal. All information will be provided during the first class in February 2021 and can then be adapted as the situation evolves.
Evaluation methods
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.
The examination will be divided between:- assignments on the books and the case studies
- a final individual oral exam
Depending on the health situation, the oral exam may take place face-to-face or via the Teams software. All information will be available on Moodle.
In case of a second exam, the teacher decides on an appropriate examination procedure. All information will be available on Moodle.
Other information
Prior participation to LSPED1212 "Analyse du développement" is recommended.
Online resources
Bibliography
Teaching materials
- LDVLP2315 : Moodle UCL
Faculty or entity
PSAD
Force majeure
Evaluation methods
The examination will be divided between:
- assignments on the books and the case studies
- a final individual oral exam
Because of on the health situation, the oral exam will take via the Teams software. All information will be available on Moodle.
In case of a second exam, the teacher decides on an appropriate examination procedure. All information will be available on Moodle.
- assignments on the books and the case studies
- a final individual oral exam
Because of on the health situation, the oral exam will take via the Teams software. All information will be available on Moodle.
In case of a second exam, the teacher decides on an appropriate examination procedure. All information will be available on Moodle.
