Social Sciences of Sustainability, 5 credits
Social Sciences of Sustainability, 5 högskolepoäng
| Course Code: | LSTR22 |
| Confirmed: | May 15, 2025 |
| Valid From: | Sep 01, 2025 |
| Education Cycle: | Second-cycle level |
| Disciplinary domain: | Social sciences |
| Subject group: | Media and Communication Studies |
| Specialised in: | A1N Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements |
| Main field of study: | Media and Communication Science |
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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.
Language of instruction is in English.
A bachelor's degree (i.e., the equivalent of 180 ECTS credits at an accredited university) with at least 90 credits in media and communication or social sciences including independent work, i.e., a thesis or the equivalent. English proficiency is required.
The examination is based on the intended learning outcomes.
The course is examined through a written assignment (4 credits) and a seminar (1 credit).
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.
| Name of the Test | Value | Grading |
|---|---|---|
| Written group assignment 1 | 4 credits | G/U |
| Seminar 1 | 1 credit | G/U |
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.
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
Graf, A., & Lueg, K. (2024). “Digital transformation is 20% about technological issues and 80% about social issues”: Negotiating social sustainability in the course of organisations’ digital transformation. In Social Sustainability and Good Work in Organizations (1st ed., pp. 120–138).Routledge.https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003306436-7
Leroy, M. (2021). Sustainability: Going Beyond the Buzzword . Forum Media and Development (34 pages). The document can be found on Canvas.
Lueg, K., & Jebsen, S. (2024). Social sustainability and good work in organisations: Exploring how and why a recent phenomenon is being enacted. In Social Sustainability and Good Work in Organizations (1st ed., pp. 1–17). Routledge.https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003306436-1
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 readinglist up until eight weeks before the start of the course.
Citing Sources – How to Create Literature References
http://ju.se/library/search--write/citing-sources---how-to-create-literature-references.html
Sourcewise: A Student's Guide to Avoiding Plagiarism
Information about plagiarism at higher education institutions
Available in the learning management system