Environmental Literature
Dates & timetable:
Application for this micro-credential will be opened from 4th of November 2024 to 26th November 2024
| Date | Time |
| 12/12/2024 | 14:00-16:00 (CET) |
| 19/12/2024 | |
| 09/01/2025 | |
| 16/01/2025 | |
| 23/01/2025 |
Description:
Climate action, preservation of life on land and below water, transition to clean energy and responsible consumption are a necessity in todayโs world. The aim of this course is to consider why does literary fiction matter in the context of discussions on climate change, investigate on how literary and cultural forms shape the ways in which people see and relate to the environment, understand how writers express their concerns about the environment within broader debates and discourses about it and see how fictional texts can help raising awareness and suggest new ways for thinking about climate change.
Learning Outcomes:
- Analyse the assigned environmental literature.
- Interpret literary and cultural texts within wider debates and discourses on environment and climate change.
Sustainable development goals:
- SDG4. Quality education
- SDG5. Gender quality
- SDG10. Reduced inequalities
- SDG11. Sustainable cities and communities
- SDG12. Responsible consumption and production
- SDG13. Climate action
- SDG17. Partnerships for the goals
Sector:
University
Thematic area:
Enviromental and Science Education
HASHTAGS/KEY WORDS:
#literature #biology #culture #languages
Volume (ECTS):
1
Language:
English
Hard skills:
Writing skills Communication skills
Soft skills:
Analytical & critical thinking Active listening
Study format:
Online
Study methods:
Lectures discussions case studies
Hours
Synchronous contact hours: 10
Asynchronous hours & self directed learning: 15
Entry requirements:
Bachelor student in one of the 9 partner universities of EU-CONEXUS, providing a proof of English proficiency of at least B2 level (certificate or online test).
Assessment:
Presentations, assignments, essay, attendance, participation
Provider:
University of Zadar
Stage of accreditation:
Institutional accreditation
