On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

- demonstrate knowledge of central concepts, theories, and methods used within social science sustainability research
- present an overview of current research, related to development work and strategies for sustainability within social sciences

- discuss how social science and interdisciplinary research can contribute to sustainable development in different situations
- compare different sustainability strategies within social science and interdisciplinary research and their implications for sustainable development in different situations

- assess social and ethical considerations in research and development work within social science and interdisciplinary sustainability research
- critically reflect over and discuss the roles of social science and researchers and what responsibilities they have towards their disciplines, individuals, and society

• Social science sustainability research
• Central concepts, theories, and methods
• Interdisciplinary research
• Sustainability strategies
• Research ethics
• Reflexivity

The teaching consists of lectures, seminars and exercises performed individually and in groups.

A learning management system is used.

Students who have been admitted to and registered for a course have the right to receive instruction/supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course instance to which they were accepted. After that, the right to receive instruction/supervision expires.

Undervisningen bedrivs på engelska.

A bachelor's degree (i.e., the equivalent of 180 ECTS credits at an accredited university) with at least 90 credits in global studies or social science including independent work, i.e., a thesis or the equivalent. English proficiency is required.

Kursen bedöms med betygen Underkänd eller Godkänd.

The examination is based on the intended learning outcomes.

The course is examined through a written group assignment and an oral presentation at a seminar. The written group assignment and the seminar are only graded with U/G (Fail/Pass).

The examination must allow for students to be assessed on an individual basis. Further information concerning assessment of specific intended learning outcomes and grading criteria is provided at the beginning of the course.

To receive the final grade of Pass on the course, all elements of the course must have been passed.

Students are guaranteed a minimum of three attempts to pass an examination, including the regular attempt.

If a student has failed the same examination three times, the student can request that the next attempt be graded by a new examiner. The decision to accept or reject such a request is made by the associate dean of education. A student may not make a second attempt at any examination already passed in order to receive a higher grade.

In case a course is terminated or significantly altered, examination according to the earlier syllabus shall be offered on at least two occasions in the course of one year after the termination/alteration.

Examinationsmoment	Omfattning	Betyg
Skriftlig inlämningsuppgift i grupp1	4 hp	U/G
Seminarium2	1 hp	U/G

¹ The assignment is graded U (Fail) or G (Pass).
² The seminar is graded U (Fail) or G (Pass).

The instruction is followed up throughout the course. A course evaluation is conducted at the end of the course. A summary and comments are published in the learning management system. The evaluation constitutes a basis for future improvements to the course.

Bennett, W. L. (2020). Communicating the future: solutions for environment, economy and democracy. John Wiley & Sons. (Chapter 1, pp.18-60) – available as an e-book through the library

Leroy, M. (2021). Sustainability: Going Beyond the Buzzword. Forum Media and Development (34 pages). The document can be found on Canvas.

Raworth, K. (2012) A Safe and Just Space for Humanity. Can we live within the doughnut? OXFAM discussion paper

Sachs, J. et al (2019) Six Transformations to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Nature Sustainability, Vol. 2. pp 805-814

Waisbord, S. (2019). Communication: A post-discipline. John Wiley & Sons. (Chapter 1, pp.10-37) available at the library as a physical book, will check if an e-book can become available

Wals, A. E. J. & Benavot, A. (2017). “Can we meet the sustainability challenges?: The role of education and lifelong learning.” Special Issue: Education for people, prosperity and planet: Can we meet the sustainability challenges? Vol 52:4. Wiley. (pp. 404-413)

Wolff, L-A. & Ehrström, P. (2020). “Social Sustainability and Transformation in Higher Educational Settings: A Utopia or Possibility?” Sustainability 12, no. 10: 4176. www.doi.org/10.3390/su12104176

Please note that changes may be made to the reading list up until eight weeks before the start of the course.

Citing Sources – How to Create Literature References
www.ju.se/library/search--write/citing-sources---how-to-create-literature-references.html
The Interactive Anti-Plagiarism Guide – Jönköping University
Information about plagiarism at higher education institutions
Available in the learning management system