Global virtual seminarLaajuus (3 cr)

Objective

Upon successful completion of this course the students should be able to have a global view about the sustainable development goals (SDGs) with a special focus on the chosen topic. Students will familiarize themselves with the chosen topic by interviewing experts and by critically examining recent scientific literature on the chosen topic. The topics will vary between the years, and will focus on, e.g., different elements of the SDGs in different countries. The final virtual seminar will provide students an in-depth view on differences and similarities between countries on the chosen topic. Long period group work will improve project and time management skills in multicultural teams. The course develops the following generic skills: internationality, sustainability and responsibility, critical thinking, identification and development of expertise, interaction and communication.

Content

The course consists of three elements: (1) The introductory lectures will introduce the study methods and the available topics. (2) Each group will prepare a proposal how to investigate the topic. All students prepare an individual presentation (10 min) based on the findings from interviews and literature. (3) Each group will firstly present the preliminary findings to all other students and supervisors internally and secondly prepare a final presentation (20 min) about the chosen topic for the final virtual seminars that ends the course. Course is implemented during long time frame and groups need adjust and plan their time consumption independently.

Qualifications

Available only for the students of the MSc European Forestry degree programme.

Materials

Will be distributed during the course.

Further information

The course in organised jointly by MSc European Forestry Consortium universities and associated partner organisations. Every year. Language of instruction is English.

Execution methods

Multiform learning

Accomplishment methods

Introductory lectures (approx. 4 h), interviews and group work (approx. 20 h), seminar (approx. 4 h) and self-studies (approx. 20 h). The evaluation (0-5) will be as follows: 40% (individual presentation) and 60% (group presentation). Contents: sound concept for investigating topic (20%), critical evaluation of the national achievements regarding the SDGs (20%), comprehensive comparison between the countries (20%); Presentation: style and layout of the presentation (20%), use of ICT and skills in presenting (20%).