MVV291K Sustainable Development and its Impact on World Economy

Faculty of Law
Autumn 2019
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
dr Anna Rydz-Żbikowska (seminar tutor), prof. JUDr. Ing. Michal Radvan, Ph.D. (deputy)
Guaranteed by
prof. JUDr. Ing. Michal Radvan, Ph.D.
Faculty of Law
Contact Person: Mgr. Věra Redrupová, B.A.
Supplier department: Faculty of Law
Timetable of Seminar Groups
MVV291K/01: Tue 22. 10. 10:00–11:40 025, 12:00–13:40 025, Wed 23. 10. 10:00–11:40 025, 12:00–13:40 025, Thu 24. 10. 8:00–9:40 025
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 30 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/30, only registered: 1/30
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
- to understand what the sustainable development concept is
- to familiarize with the theory of sustainable development strategies and their goals
- to understand the components and basic principles of sustainable development
- to analyze major differences between sustainable development and different concepts of social and economical development
- to use knowledge and be able to outline what is the impact of sustainable development strategies on modern world economies
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
- to understand and explain sustainable development theory
- to understand basic principles and objectives of sustainable development
- to analyze differences between sustainable development practices within the governmental policies of EU’ countries
- to use knowledge to be able to outline best practices of sustainable development strategies
Syllabus
  • 1. The concept of sustainable development and its basic principles( theoritical aspects).
  • 2. The concept of sustainable development in the light of modern economic theories.
  • 3. Sustainable development as a goal of global agreements.
  • 4. Sustainable Development Strategy and Agenda 21 Strategy.
  • 5. Sustainable transport- major problem of modern transport policies.
  • 6. Organic and sustainable agriculture as a strategic sector within EU’ policies.
  • 7. Sustainable tourism.
  • 8. Poverty and social development problems in the era of digitalization.
  • 9. Europe 2020 Strategy
  • 10. Circular economy.
Literature
  • 1. Otsuki Kei (United Nations University Institute for Sustainability and Peace Japan),Transformative Sustainable Development (Participation,Reflection, and Change)

    2. Online Articles and Documents from europa.eu

Teaching methods
lectures and discussions
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught only once.
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