Study Guide

Objective

The student:
- has the capacity to move from observation and reflection to action and to develop a
feasible project plan for implementing actions that further sustainability in the local food system.
- has the ability to listen deeply and reflect on one’s own role, including room for action,
as a change agent in the local community and global society, and is able to
reflect on one’s own driving forces in relation to a sustainable leadership.
- can reflect over one's own organization, in relation to its ability to move to action.

Content

· Leadership exercises to deepen self awareness and listening skills
· The exam project defines the whole third course. A template is offered as a
guidance. The project is a transformation that the student has a real drive to
accomplish and it is a real life issue in the students' work place. The studies are
arranged to support the work preparing the transformation.
· Stakeholder interviews
· Deep listening and constructive feedback.

Location and time

Online
Course introduction 23rd of March 2023

Materials

Short texts are given that pinpoint the essentials. Otto Scharmer, Four levels of listening https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLfXpRkVZaI European Union Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR) and relevant national, regional and local strategies for implementation of EUSBSR and Agenda 2030 More information will be provided on the moodle course page

Teaching methods

Online lectures and group discussions, videos, project work. During the formation of
the exam project different forms of support and feedback is offered - depending on
the specific needs.
Finally after the project is formulated, and communication skills are trained before
the exam presentation. The students are encouraged to give constructive feedback
to the project and the presentation. Virtual studies via Moodle, peer interviews, self
assessment, tasks in Moodle that stepwise build the project, written project plan, oral
presentation, peer support

Completion alternatives

Written project plan and oral presentation of the exam project. Online group
discussions?

Student workload

27 h / credit

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approval is assessed by completed project work and live presentation. Active
co-creation, participation and initiatives are also counted.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approval is assessed by completed project work and live presentation. Active
co-creation, participation and initiatives are also counted.

Qualifications

Before participating in this course you should have completed the courses "Diet for a Green Planet - Understanding Sustainability in the Food System (VAL20036) and Diet for a Green Planet - Interventions to Promote Healthy and Sustainable Food (VAL20037)

Further information

Diet for a Green Planet is delivered as a part-time online studies

Students need access to computer or pad with internet connection, headphones, a microphone and a webcam.

The main language in the study unit is English. Other languages can be used in some in part of the discussions and in counselling, for example when focusing on specified issues for a certain region or country.

Costs: Read more about costs for Open UAS students: https://www.novia.fi/studies/open-uas/