WISO100538 Rural transformation and climate change

Art
prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
Semesterstunden
2
Vortragende/r (Mitwirkende/r)
Penker, Marianne
Organisation
Nachhaltige Wirtschaftsentwicklung
Angeboten im Semester
Wintersemester 2025/26
Unterrichts-/ Lehrsprachen
Englisch
Lehrinhalt

- Introduction to and discussion of widely used theories, concepts, tools and methods in social sciences that are relevant to understand rural transformation in European contexts
- Working with scientific texts related to climate change and rural transformation
- Preparing a short position paper for a role play game on developing a climate change adaptation plan for a rural community
- Students possess knowledge of relevant policy instruments, regulatory approaches, and governance structures affecting rural areas in the context of climate change mitigation and adaptation
- Discussion of important topics related to rural transformation and climate change
Inhaltliche Voraussetzungen (erwartete Kenntnisse)

No
Lehrziel

Upon completing the course, students
- understand the fundamental concepts and theories related to rural transformation and climate change
- are able to synthesize scientific texts related to rural transformation and climate change
- can critically assess the implications of climate change on rural communities and evaluate the effectiveness of policies and interventions.
- are skilled in communicating their understanding and perception clearly and non-judgmentally to diverse audiences, both orally and in writing.
- can develop and critically discuss climate adaptation plans for rural communities, considering local contexts and vulnerabilities.
- demonstrate the ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams.
- develop cultural sensitivity and an understanding of diverse rural perspectives, enabling respectful and inclusive engagement with communities.
- cultivate personal resilience and adaptability in the face of the dynamic and evolving challenges posed by climate change in rural contexts.
- can use self-care practices to address their personal well-being and to sustain their commitment to addressing the stressors associated with rural transformation and climate change.
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