Circular Economy as a Societal ChangeLaajuus (3 cr)

Objective

Learning outcomes: After completing the course, the student - can analyze circular economy from a social scientific perspective - can apply the concepts and theories used in social scientific research into circular economy - understands the premises of circular economy and the different dimensions and actors of the societal transition related to circular economy

Content

The course studies circular economy as a societal change, that touches many aspects of life. Both social, political and judicial preconditions of the circular economy are examined. The course is multidisciplinary and provides perspectives to circular economy through environmental policy, environmental law and geography. The different sections of the course examine of the objectives related to circular economy from the perspective of different actors, industries, social responsibility and legislation. The main themes discussed on the course include inter alia: • Circular economy solutions to the challenge of natural resources overconsumption • The societal change required by circular economy and steering of the change • The social and cultural dimensions of circular economy • Circular economy as a regional phenomenon • Circular economy through topical example sectors

Materials

The course materials include the online course materials and other materials given at the course platform.

Further information

Teachers: Jukka Sihvonen, Rauno Sairinen Offering data: This course is open for everyone. Maximum number of students on the course is 80 students. Further information: You can find the course on the list found on the DigiCampus.fi website “Open courses / MOOC”. “UEF/MOOC Circular Economy as a Societal Change 3 cp”

Execution methods

Studying online

Accomplishment methods

The course is an online course. Completing the course requires passing the assignments given during the course. The assignments are related to the different sections of the course and are completed independently. If you plan to complete course assignments, you must register on the DigiCampus MOOC platform no later than the first week of the course. The registration deadline is announced on each course's instruction page