Organizing in the Anthropocene (5cr)

Objective

After completion of the course the student is able to
- identify the debate around the Anthropocene
- identify the role of business and economy in the Anthropocene
- think about radically novel ways of organizing in the new era
- identify novel theoretical concepts and methodological perspectives needed for organizing in the new era.

Content

Planetary crisis, geological forces, multispecies life, new materialism, living-with, thinking-with, post anthropocentrism, radical ways of thinking.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Fail: Performance is highly deficient or erroneous. The work may be based on serious misunderstandings.

Sufficient and satisfactory (1-2): Performance is lacking in scope, superficial, or corresponds poorly to the assignment. The author merely lists things out of context or addresses them one-sidedly. The work may contain errors or obscurities.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good and very good (3-4): Performance corresponds to the assignment, manifesting comprehension and a skill to analyse and justify. The author has addressed the issue comprehensively. The work may contain some deficiencies.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): Performance delineates an extensive whole and the author can apply knowledge in a multifaceted way or place it in various contexts. The work manifests independency and insight, and it is a flawless entity that involves justified thinking or critical contemplation. The work is well written and implemented.

Materials

Article package to be specified before the course.