Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

The module addresses global mobilities issues from a sustainability perspective. Emphasis is on a broad definition of sustainability, i.e. its economic, social and ecological perspectives. The objective is to strengthen the student’s ability to integrate in their work with mobilities a sustainability perspective including environmental mobilities, green technologies and environmental urbanism as well as social mobilities and sustainable migration.

Students who complete the module:     

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Must have knowledge of global mobilities issues both on a global, national and local scale
• Must have an understanding of the connection between sustainability and mobilities
• Must have knowledge of economic consequences in relation to sustainable solutions
• Must have an understanding of dynamic visualisation and mobilities tracking data
• Must have an understanding of sustainable technologies and infrastructures of mobilities

Skills

• Must be able to apply relevant theories and methods to the study of sustainable mobilities
• Must be able to assess global mobilities issues in various contexts

Competences

• Must be able to offer input for sustainable solutions to global mobilities issues
• Must have competencies in organising and managing complex mobilities in cross-disciplinary contexts

Type of instruction

Project (studio) with supervision and interactive dialogue

Exam

Exams