GCP-20009 - Module Specification
School of Geography, Geology and the Environment
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

GCP-10009

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

The role of activism in driving change for a sustainable future is often debated in the public realm. This module aims to give you the tools to critically evaluate the role of activism in driving change for sustainability and to design, execute and evaluate your own activist project. The module explores the history and debates within sustainability activism and examines different forms of activism and provides the space for you to drive sustainability activism in an area of interest.
The module draws on different disciplinary perspectives, experiences and case studies from around the world and different organisations drawing on theory and practice.

The role of activism in driving change for a sustainable future is often debated in the public realm. This module aims to give students the tools to critically evaluate the role of activism in driving change for sustainability and to design, execute and evaluate their own activist project. The module explores the history and debates within sustainability activism and examines different forms of activism and provides the space for students to drive sustainability activism in an area of interest.
The module draws on different disciplinary perspectives, experiences and case studies from around the world and different organisations drawing on theory and practice.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Evaluate the role of activism in driving sustainability transformation and utilise this learning in the development of their own project
: 1,2
Assess the relevance of different digital approaches as part of an effective sustainability-focused activist strategy: 1,2
Integrate learning from different disciplinary perspectives into the design, execution and evaluation of a sustainability-focused activist project: 1,2
Critically assess the role of activism in the corporate world from corporate activism in driving sustainability transformation to the impact on corporations targeted by activists: 2
Reflect on group learning and individual development through design, execution and evaluation of a sustainability activist project: 1,2

Study hours

22 hours compulsory sessions (combination of online and in-situ)
6 hours compulsory sessions to include re-induction activity, facilitated group work sessions
5 hours optional assessment support workshop
6 hours student -led group sessions/collaborative project work
46 hours assessment preparation and follow up
55 hours of independent research and preparation for assessments

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment