Organizing in the Anthropocene (5cr)

Objective

After completion of the course the student is able to
- identify the debate around the Anthropocene
- identify the role of business and economy in the Anthropocene
- think about radically novel ways of organizing in the new era
- identify novel theoretical concepts and methodological perspectives needed for organizing in the new era.

Content

Planetary crisis, geological forces, multispecies life, new materialism, living-with, thinking-with, post anthropocentrism, radical ways of thinking.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Fail: Performance is highly deficient or erroneous. The work may be based on serious misunderstandings.

Sufficient and satisfactory (1-2): Performance is lacking in scope, superficial, or corresponds poorly to the assignment. The author merely lists things out of context or addresses them one-sidedly. The work may contain errors or obscurities.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good and very good (3-4): Performance corresponds to the assignment, manifesting comprehension and a skill to analyse and justify. The author has addressed the issue comprehensively. The work may contain some deficiencies.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): Performance delineates an extensive whole and the author can apply knowledge in a multifaceted way or place it in various contexts. The work manifests independency and insight, and it is a flawless entity that involves justified thinking or critical contemplation. The work is well written and implemented.

Materials

Article package to be specified before the course.

Execution methods

Lectures (15 h), group work during classes, individual work.

Accomplishment methods

Pre-readings and a reflective essay, active participation to the lectures and reading circle, an individually written final essay.