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Teaching sustainable development in a global perspective

Course
PDG459
Bachelor’s level
7.5 credits (ECTS)
Offered by the Department of Pedagogical, Curricular and Professional Studies at Faculty of Education
Study pace
50%
Time
Afternoon
Location
Göteborg
Study form
Campus
Language
English
Duration
-
Application period
-
Application code
GU-29201
Course content
Tuition
Full education cost: 11 500 SEK
First payment: 11 500 SEK

No fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders and exchange students.

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Application closed, late application opens 13 December 2024.

About

This course addresses how aspects of sustainable development can be integrated into students´ learning process by increasing awareness of sustainability issues. It aims to increase your ability to reflect on issues of sustainable development across education. The course is oriented around three thematic strands:

  • Human-environment/nature relationships and their impacts on society,
  • Social participation and the politics of engagement,
  • Personal and curriculum values in relation to life on earth

Prerequisites and selection

Entry requirements

English 6

Selection

Selection is based upon average grade from upper secondary school (34 %), the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits (33 %) and Högskoleprovet - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (33 %).

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