Circular economy as a societal change, essayLaajuus (2 cr)
Course unit code: C-10088-5119447B
General information
- Credits
- 2 cr
- Teaching language
- English
- Finnish
- Institution
- University of Eastern Finland
Objective
After completing the course, the student: - can examine and analyze the social change of the circular economy in a wider social context
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.
Qualifications
The course deepens the MOOC course Circular Economy in Social Change. Completing the course requires acceptable completion of the assignments given in the MOOC course Circular Economy in Social Change course
Materials
The course materials include the MOOC Circular economy as a societal change -online course materials and other materials given at the course platform.
Further information
Teachers: Jukka Sihvonen Offering data: Open for all students, but completing the course requires acceptable completion of the assignments given in the MOOC course Circular Economy in Social Change.
Execution methods
Studying online
Accomplishment methods
Modes of study: Essay Analyzing the circular economy Evaluation criteria: 0-5