The course introduces the concept of the metacrisis as a denominator for the Anthropocene, the climate crisis, the mass extinction of life and loss of trust and social cohesion in society. It introduces how value systems and identities relate to our responses to these crises around us, and explores how the understanding of values, and thinking in terms of interconnected complex systems can help us chart relevant paths ahead as professionals, members of communities and collaborators in ecosystems.
micro-module
Responding to the metacrisis
Responding to the metacrisis
Untangling myths and values to help us navigate our future
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Description
As the world stumbles from crisis to crisis, we are trying to make sense of the causes and figure out ways to deal with them. This module employs concepts such as values systems, normative competency and systems thinking to unpack the drivers behind the metacrisis to help formulate more coherent individual and collective responses.
- Study format
- Online
- Application period
- 19 January – 18 February 2024
- Study period
- 20 February – 30 April 2024
- Credits
- 2 ECTS
- Pace
- 25%
- Hosting university
- Linköping University
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
Ability to think holistically about the current metacrisis in society, the drivers behind it and symptoms such as climate change, social tensions and ecocide.
ESCO SKILLS
Attitudes
Ability to self-reflect on professional responses given the predicaments of the metacrisis.
ESCO SKILLS
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Generate ideas
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Creative thinking
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Resilience
Self management
Exercise self-reflection
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The course introduces the concept of the metacrisis as a denominator for the Anthropocene, the climate crisis, the mass extinction of life and loss of trust and social cohesion in society. It introduces how value systems and identities relate to our responses to these crises around us, and explores how the understanding of values, and thinking in terms of interconnected complex systems can help us chart relevant paths ahead as professionals, members of communities and collaborators in ecosystems.
Hosting university
Linköping University
