M900-007IO1 Social Innovation

Study program:

International Master of Landscape Architecture

Academic level and semester:

Master, 3rd

ECTS credits/workload per semester:

6 / 150

Contact hours per week/contact hours per semester:

4 / 50

Type/Teaching method:

Lecture, Online + Community Project
Language of instruction: English

Frequency:

Every semester

Lecturer:

Dr. Ellen Fetzer

Content:

Social Innovation is a collaborative program offered by a 4-University Consortium and relevant NGOs. It aims to empower future changemakers through interdisciplinary, problem-based learning. The online course includes 12 live lectures, online tutored sessions, and international group work with students from various European countries. Students also have the opportunity to apply for a travel grant to attend workshops held in different European locations. The course combines online and on-site learning, featuring twelve 90-minute online sessions supplemented by interactive tutored sessions. Thematic elements include identifying local communities, goal setting, idea generation, and implementation. Target groups include business, economics, agronomy students, as well as planners, designers, artists, and professionals interested in social problem-solving. For further information and registration, please visit this link: Social Innovation

Textbooks:

 
Recommended for: Undergraduates, graduates
Prerequisites: A good level of English is required

Restrictions:

None

Assessment:

Coursework project (paper + presentation)