Course Globalisation & Sustainable Development (1955): 2021 - "imagining (a) post-pandemic future(s)"
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The interdisciplinary course Globalisation and Sustainable Development (formerly North-South), consists of a series of lectures and debates by (international) experts on contemporary topics in a variety of domains. These topics are approached from a global relations perspective and focus on 3 concepts: globalisation, sustainability and development.
The lectures make attendants aware of the importance of context, culture, history and experience in knowledge creation and (inter)national development strategies and practices. The course aims to provide a broad, multidisciplinary understanding of contemporary global issues while at once stimulating students’ (self)reflective and respectful attitude towards other cultures. In an ever globalising world, these are important social but also employability skills.
In the fall of 2021, this elective course will cover the topic "Imagining (a) post-pandemic future(s)". From various disciplines, we will reflect on globalization from the current COVID-19 pandemic and the possible futures. The emphasis is on the global dimension, where globalization and the 'South' is central.
This course is an elective course open for all students. Also external people can join the sessions, free of charge.
Depending on the lecturer, lectures will take place in Auditorium A102 (Campus Diepenbeek), or via the online Blackboard platform.
Programme 2021-2022
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Date |
Topic |
Teacher |
Location |
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07/10/2021 |
Introduction on globalization, sustainability & development |
Prof. Wim Lambrechts (UHasselt, coordinator course Globalization & Sustainable development) |
A102 |
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14/10/2021 |
The world in the wake of a global pandemic: a geopolitical perspective |
Prof. David Criekemans (Associate Professor in International Relations at UAntwerp) |
H2 |
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21/10/2021 |
The impact of Covid-19 on poverty and food security: global perspectives and lessons from China |
Mr. Matteo Marchisio (IFAD) and Dr. Jieying Bi (China Academy of Agricultural Sciences) |
Online via Blackboard |
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28/10/2021 |
Vaccination questions: from ethics to supply chain management |
Prof. Wim Pinxten (UHasselt), Kim De Boeck (KU Leuven), Stany Banzimana (University of Rwanda) |
Online via Blackboard |
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Part 1: Ethical issues in vaccination: from development to fair distribution |
Prof. dr. Wim Pinxten |
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Part 2: Reaching the last mile: how to spread vaccines to remote areas in the world |
Kim De Boeck (KU Leuven), Stany Banzimana (University of Rwanda) |
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04/11/2021 |
No class (autumn break) |
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11/11/2021 |
No class (Armistice) |
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18/11/2021 |
Re-thinking the economy after the Covid-19 pandemic |
Prof. Patrizia Zanoni (UHasselt), Ms. Florencia Caro Sachetti (Social Protection Program, CIPPEC) |
Online via Blackboard |
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Prof. Patrizia Zanoni (UHasselt) |
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Ms. Florencia Caro Sachetti (Social Protection Program, CIPPEC) |
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25/11/2021 |
Dr. Caroline Masquillier (UAntwerpen) |
TBC |
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02/12/2021 |
Wicked Problem Plaza Workshop |
This workshop can only be attended by UHasselt students who take this GSD course for credits (mandatory) |
TBC |
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09/12/2021 |
Prof. Noah Sobe (UNESCO), Prof. Wim Lambrechts (UHasselt and OU), Drs. Jessica Klaver (Open Universiteit) |
A102 |
Academic coordination
Prof. dr. Patrizia Zanoni
Prof. dr. Wim Lambrechts
Administrative coordination
Sara Schaeken (content)
Brigitta Bijloos (practicalities)
Practical information
Structure & language
The course consists of interactive lectures and workshops by guest speakers specialized in different areas of study. Every lecture will foresee the possibility of interaction between the speaker and the audience. UHasselt students are expected to submit a question on the topic prior to each lecture, based on articles on Blackboard. All lectures will be in English.
Target group
- AUHL students:
- Hasselt University: Students in their third bachelor year and master students can register for the course (1955) with the approval of their faculty.
- PXL: Students can register for the course with the approval of their department. - Others: The lectures are open to all interested people, free of charge.
Examination
- Attendance at all lectures is required.
- Participation in the discussions during the lectures is encouraged and is supported by the mandatory submission of a question on the topic, prior to the lecture.
- Evaluation consists of a paper about topics related to the sessions
and a reader provided in Blackboard, in combination
with a reflection assignment.
Registration
Registrations for 2021-2022 are open in your UHasselt student curriculum!
If you are not a UHasselt student but would like to participate, please register via this form!
If you have any other questions, please e-mail Sara Schaeken.