Module POL3074 for 2019/0
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
POL3074: The Politics of Climate Change
This module descriptor refers to the 2019/0 academic year.
Overview
| NQF Level | 6 | ||
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| Credits | 30 | ECTS Value | 15 |
| Term(s) and duration | This module ran during term 1 (11 weeks) and term 2 (11 weeks) | ||
| Academic staff | Professor Duncan Russel (Convenor) | ||
| Pre-requisites | None | ||
| Co-requisites | None | ||
| Available via distance learning | No | ||
This module introduces you to the political and governance challenges presented by climate change. In so doing, it will demonstrate that producing effective climate policy is an inherently complex activity because of: the politicisation of climate science; issues surrounding intra and intergenerational equity; the interconnectedness of climate change and sustainable development; the cross-sectoral and multi-actor dynamics of climate issues; the interactions between different governance scales; and the vested interests of powerful states. For successful completion of the module you will need to have a strong background in politics, international relations or human geography.
| Module created | 10/03/2011 | Last revised | 11/02/2019 |
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