学部後期課程
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現代の環境問題
PBL Approaches to Contemporary Environmental Issues
This course examines the ways in which today's complex and cross-scale socio-environmental issues are perceived, understood, and addressed by a variety of stakeholders (scientists, policy makers, the business community, technological innovators, thought leaders, citizen action groups) and different collectives (from epistemic communities to science-policy institutional interfaces).
Through interactive lectures and classroom discussions, students examine the influence of emergent narratives and associated conceptual frameworks on core questions such as: How are so-called 'contemporary environmental problems' actually defined? Who and what is considered relevant to causing and resolving them? What solutions are favored or discounted, both formally (in law and policy) and informally (in practice)?
By working with a range of real-world case studies and preparing two mini-projects, students critically assess the effectiveness of existing science-policy interfaces and further reflect on the crucial importance of issue framing for the development of more effective and inclusive environmental problem solving.
Through interactive lectures and classroom discussions, students examine the influence of emergent narratives and associated conceptual frameworks on core questions such as: How are so-called 'contemporary environmental problems' actually defined? Who and what is considered relevant to causing and resolving them? What solutions are favored or discounted, both formally (in law and policy) and informally (in practice)?
By working with a range of real-world case studies and preparing two mini-projects, students critically assess the effectiveness of existing science-policy interfaces and further reflect on the crucial importance of issue framing for the development of more effective and inclusive environmental problem solving.
時間割／共通科目コード
コース名
教員
学期
時限
08D1412
FAS-DA4F12L3
現代の環境問題
ジロドウ イザベル
月曜5限
マイリストに追加
マイリストから削除
講義使用言語
英語
単位
2
実務経験のある教員による授業科目
NO
他学部履修
可
開講所属
教養学部
授業計画
WEEKS 1/2 - Guidance and introductory lectures
Interactive lectures + Group and classroom discussions based on pre-assigned readings
W1: Global change research and geoscientific debates: Framing the evidence
W2: Critical social science and the Anthropocene framing
WEEKS 3/4 - Climate change
W3: How Earth system science (ESS) has become a social science (short interactive lecture)
The science-policy interface for climate change: comparative approaches (joint oral presentations based on case studies)
W4: Framing climate change (joint oral presentations based on case studies)
WEEKS 5/6 - Biological diversity loss and extinctions
W5: A socio-legal approach to global biodiversity loss (short interactive lecture + group/classroom discussion based on pre-assigned readings)
W6: Mining and critical ecosystems - Environmental impact of wildlife trade (joint oral presentations based on case studies)
WEEK 7 - Chemical pollution and the release of novel entities
(joint oral presentations based on case studies)
WEEKS 8/9 - The "judicialization" of contemporary environmental issues
Why and how to litigate in the Anthropocene (short interactive lecture)
Climate and just energy transition litigation (joint oral presentations based on case studies)
WEEKS 10/11 - Towards responsible (response-able) stewardship of the planet
Short interactive lecture
Joint oral presentations based on case studies
* How to create public engagement around responsible stewardship of the planet?
** How to ensure that universities have more impact when addressing global environmental crises?
WEEKS 12/13 - Preparation and presentation of a joint mini-project illustrating selected aspects of the ‘Planetary boundaries at the intersection of Earth system science, law and governance' course topic
授業の方法
Classes typically consist of short interactive lectures, followed by both group and classroom discussions addressing broad concepts and/or focusing on contextualised issues. Classes also include specific learning activities such as case studies and problem-based learning. Sessions 10 to 13 consist of the preparation and presentation of two joint mini-projects.
成績評価方法
※ Contribution to classroom discussions, case-based oral presentations: 35%
※ Group-based preparation and presentation (about 20 min.) of two joint mini-projects : 40%
※ Submission of an individual report (around 1500-1800 words) focusing on selected aspects of the mini-projects: 25%
教科書
Will not use textbook
参考書
Will not use reference book.
履修上の注意
No prior study of environmental studies is required, but a strong interest and a serious commitment to learning about environmental issues from a cross-disciplinary perspective is essential. This class is conducted in the active learning style, and constructive participation by students is highly recommended.
Class materials and regular updates are available on Google Classroom. Please self-enroll on UTOL, then register on Google Classroom.
