ES1S200 - The Sustainable Society 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ES1S200 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | The Sustainable Society | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Applied Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Earth and Environment | ||
| Module Leader: | Thomas Lambourne | ||
| Module Team: | Jonathan Duckett | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2027 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100408 - environmental geography | 101510 - environmentalism | |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 50 | 50 | |
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To explore the social, spatial and political aspects of sustainable development.
To identify social and spatial behaviours, attitudes and practices that influence sustainable lifestyles
In engaging with the module appropriately, students will fully achieve level-appropriate Behaviour Domains of the following USW Graduate Attributes:
Commercial Awareness - Behaviour Domains 1, 2, 3
Communication - Behaviour Domains 1, 2, 3
Leadership - Behaviour Domains 1, 2, 3
Innovation and Enterprise - Behaviour Domains 1, 2, 3
Project Management - Behaviour Domains 1, 2, 3
Digital Literacy - Behaviour Domains 1, 2, 3
The Capabilities associated with these behaviours are found in the Graduate Attributes table at the end of the descriptor
Content Summary
The module conceptualises sustainable development and identifies challenges of integrating environmental, social and economic interests. This will be exemplified from the global to the local, through an appraisal of scale and development.
The module will explore sustainability as a goal, and the practices and behaviours needed to achieve it. It will examine everyday lifestyles, attitudes and behaviours, within a social and spatial context, and the mitigations and actions needed for delivering a sustainable society.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Seminar | 16 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 2 |
| Fieldwork | 6 |
| Independent Study | 152 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To demonstrate a comprehension of the key definitions, political ideologies and actors that are central to sustainable development. |
| LO2 | To be aware of the practices of sustainable development in everyday life. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | Production (Onsite) 1 | Eco-documentary | 15 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Open Book Examination 1 | n/a | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Production (Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Onsite Open Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |