This course examines the concept of sustainable human development, focusing on the interplay between economic, social, and environmental factors. Students will explore the theoretical foundations, key principles, and practical applications of sustainable development with a particular emphasis on improving the well-being of present and future generations while safeguarding the planet. The course will cover topics such as poverty reduction, social equity, ecosystem services, and global cooperation.
Curriculum
scheda docente
materiale didattico
The text can be downloaded for free from the website:
https://idrc-crdi.ca/en/book/introduction-human-development-and-capability-approach-freedom-and-agency
- United Nations Development Programme, Human Development Report 2020. The next frontier: Human development and the Anthropocene, UNDP, New York, 2020
The text can be downloaded for free from the website:
https://hdr.undp.org/content/human-development-report-2020
Testi Adottati
- Deneulin S. with Shahani L.(eds.), An Introduction to the Human Development and Capability Approach: Freedom and Agency, Earthscan, London, 2009.The text can be downloaded for free from the website:
https://idrc-crdi.ca/en/book/introduction-human-development-and-capability-approach-freedom-and-agency
- United Nations Development Programme, Human Development Report 2020. The next frontier: Human development and the Anthropocene, UNDP, New York, 2020
The text can be downloaded for free from the website:
https://hdr.undp.org/content/human-development-report-2020
Modalità Frequenza
Attendance is strongly suggested, because the course is based on learning activities through the active participation of students and ongoing assessment methods through classwork and homework. Students who cannot attend will therefore not be able to participate in these activities and will have to take the exam in the traditional way.Modalità Valutazione
For non-attending students, the assessment consists in a written test: 10 questions with open and short answers, in two hours. For attending students, there will be a formative assessment, through classwork and homework assigned during the course.
scheda docente
materiale didattico
The text can be downloaded for free from the website:
https://idrc-crdi.ca/en/book/introduction-human-development-and-capability-approach-freedom-and-agency
- United Nations Development Programme, Human Development Report 2020. The next frontier: Human development and the Anthropocene, UNDP, New York, 2020
The text can be downloaded for free from the website:
https://hdr.undp.org/content/human-development-report-2020
Testi Adottati
- Deneulin S. with Shahani L.(eds.), An Introduction to the Human Development and Capability Approach: Freedom and Agency, Earthscan, London, 2009.The text can be downloaded for free from the website:
https://idrc-crdi.ca/en/book/introduction-human-development-and-capability-approach-freedom-and-agency
- United Nations Development Programme, Human Development Report 2020. The next frontier: Human development and the Anthropocene, UNDP, New York, 2020
The text can be downloaded for free from the website:
https://hdr.undp.org/content/human-development-report-2020
Modalità Frequenza
Attendance is strongly suggested, because the course is based on learning activities through the active participation of students and ongoing assessment methods through classwork and homework. Students who cannot attend will therefore not be able to participate in these activities and will have to take the exam in the traditional way.Modalità Valutazione
For non-attending students, the assessment consists in a written test: 10 questions with open and short answers, in two hours. For attending students, there will be a formative assessment, through classwork and homework assigned during the course.