SD4225 Green Politics: theory and practice

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 10

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

Mon 2pm-5pm

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Module coordinator

Dr A C K Brown

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Module Staff

Dr Antje Brown

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Module description

This module explores the theory & practice of environmental politics in issues of Sustainable Development. Drawing on concepts from Politics & International Relations we will critically analyse past & current environmental challenges and discourses. The module pays particular attention to the political actors involved in contemporary Sustainable Development issues as well as their interests and behaviours. It includes a comparative political analysis element as well as a global environmental governance dimension. Distinct features of this module are - the use of policy briefings as written assignments, tutorial discussion papers, and practitioner involvement.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS SD2002 OR ( PASS SD2006 AND PASS SD2100 )

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 lecture x 10 weeks; 1 x 2hr seminar x 10 weeks.

Scheduled learning hours

33

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

268

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Awards

Golden Dandelion Award for excellence in Education for Sustainable Development

This module exhibits an excellent method to embed sustainability within other learning: by focussing a project around reporting on St Andrews’ sustainability effort, it both meets the module goals of teaching communication and listening in academic contexts, and exposes students to real-world issues in sustainability. This module has been awarded the Golden Dandelion Award in 2021.

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