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57245-01 - Colloquium: Sustainability Science Research (Social Dimension) (1 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2026 |
| Course frequency | Every semester |
| Lecturers | Janina Grabs (janina.grabs@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | Based on the presentation of ongoing research projects (master's theses and ongoing projects of the Sustainability Research Group), students analyze and discuss thematic and methodological questions related to current disciplinary and interdisciplinary research on sustainability. The detailed program is set in the first session. |
| Learning objectives | Participants have in-depth knowledge about thematic and methodological aspects of social science research on sustainability. |
| Comments | Mandatory for all MSD-students who have chosen the focus area (MSD 2017) or the major (MSD 2026) in social sciences. No repeated course registration possible. Enrollment and presentation according to agreement with Prof. Dr. Janina Grabs. This colloquium is offered by the MSD. Prof. Dr. Janina Grabs, head of the Sustainability Research Group, Dep. Social Sciences, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. |
| Admission requirements | Only for students with focus area (MSD 2017)/major (MSD 2026) in social science and of the Master in Changing Societies. Students of the MSD 2026 with no major but with a master's thesis in social sciences are also accepted. |
| Course application | Course enrollment on online services should be completed by the beginning of the teaching period, at the latest until 14. September 2026. Withdrawal possible until Monday of teaching week five. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Friday | 10.15-12.00 | Bernoullistrasse 14/16, Kleiner Seminarraum 02.001 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 18.09.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Bernoullistrasse 14/16, Kleiner Seminarraum 02.001 |
| Friday 25.09.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Bernoullistrasse 14/16, Kleiner Seminarraum 02.001 |
| Friday 02.10.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Bernoullistrasse 14/16, Kleiner Seminarraum 02.001 |
| Friday 16.10.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Bernoullistrasse 14/16, Kleiner Seminarraum 02.001 |
| Friday 23.10.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Bernoullistrasse 14/16, Kleiner Seminarraum 02.001 |
| Friday 30.10.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Bernoullistrasse 14/16, Kleiner Seminarraum 02.001 |
| Friday 06.11.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Bernoullistrasse 14/16, Kleiner Seminarraum 02.001 |
| Friday 13.11.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Bernoullistrasse 14/16, Kleiner Seminarraum 02.001 |
| Friday 27.11.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Dies Academicus |
| Friday 04.12.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Bernoullistrasse 14/16, Kleiner Seminarraum 02.001 |
| Friday 11.12.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Bernoullistrasse 14/16, Kleiner Seminarraum 02.001 |
| Friday 18.12.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Bernoullistrasse 14/16, Kleiner Seminarraum 02.001 |
| Modules |
Module: Changing Societies Lab (Master's degree program: Changing Societies: Migration – Conflicts – Resources (Start of studies before 01.08.2026)) Module: Preparation Master's Thesis in Social Sciences (Master's Studies: Sustainable Development (Start of studies before 01.08.2026)) Module: Topics and Methods in Sustainable Development: Social Sciences (Master's Studies: Sustainable Development) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Compulsory attendance in presence, active participation, oral presentations. Details according to information of lecturer. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | University of Basel |
| Offered by | Fachbereich Nachhaltigkeitsforschung |