Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Aykan KARADEMİR

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) To gain an understanding of a set of key concepts: “community,” ”development,” “growth,” “environment,” “sustainability,” “globalization".
2) To develop projects related to local economic integration, environmental justice, local food movements, food sovereignty and security, job creation, and migration.
3) To participate in a panel discussing a controversial issue chosen by the group in the lecture subjects.
4) To investigate the application of sociological approaches to environmental issues, examine environmental inequalities, and analyze the social, political, and cultural responses to environmental change.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3	4
Learning Outcomes
	1	Low	No relation	Low	Middle
	2	Low	Middle	Middle	Middle
	3	Low	Low	Low	No relation
	4	Low	Low	Low	Middle

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Not Required

Course Contents

This course includes the discussion of the major theoretical paradigms of current environmentalism; interactions between societies, their economies and the environment; an overview of the current environmental movements and campaigns; and the discussion of the major environmental issues of the present day and their possible solutions.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade

50%

		Number	Percentage
Semester Studies	Midterm Examination	1	50%
Semester Studies	Quiz	1	50%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

50%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

English

Work Placement(s)