Learning from the COVID-19 pandemic: an interdisciplinary approach
Ph.D. -course
- ECTS credits
- 4
- Teaching semesters
- Autumn, Spring
- Course code
- SDG928
- Number of semesters
- 1
- Resources
- Schedule
Course description
Course content
To analyze the pandemic from multi- and interdisciplinary perspectives in order to achieve a better understanding of the generation of knowledge used to understand and address an unprecedent global health threat in society. Further, to reflect upon different approaches to complexity and uncertainty for better preparedness for new crisis.
Learning outcomes
A candidate who has completed the course should have the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge. The candidate ...
-understands the complexity and uncertainty in the development of evidence regarding the COVID-19 pandemic
- understands the need of different disciplines, methods, processes and stakeholders in research and educationprojects related to the pandemic
- can contribute to the development of new transdisciplinary knowledge, new theories, methods, interpretations and forms of documentation in the field
Skills. The candidate ...
- can formulate complex problems, research and scholarly and/or artistic development work incorporating different perspectives
- can be part of research and scholarly and/or artistic research work of a high international standard
- can handle complex academic issues and challenge established knowledge and practice in the field
General competence. The candidate ...
- can identify new relevant ethical issues and carry out his/her research with scholarly integrity
- can discuss complex interdisciplinary assignments and projects
- can assess the need for, initiate and practice innovation
Study period
Credits (ECTS)
Language of instruction
Recommended Previous Knowledge
Good knowledge of English, both written and oral
Compulsory Requirements
- 80% attendance on practical sessions like group work is required
- Accepted presentation of group work
- Accepted essay
- Electronic course evaluation
Form of assessment
Evaluation of group work and presentation (accepted)
Essay (3000 words) grades pass/fail
Course overlap
Supplementary course information
Academic responsible
Professor Esperanza Diaz