Title |
M1: Theory and cases of social enterprise in the context of social transformation
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Semester |
E2022
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Master programme in |
Social Entrepreneurship and Management
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Type of activity |
Course |
Teaching language |
English
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Study regulation |
Read about the Master Programme and find the Study Regulations at ruc.dk |
REGISTRATION AND STUDY ADMINISTRATIVE | |
Registration |
Sign up for study activities at STADS Online Student Service within the announced registration period, as you can see on the Study administration homepage. When signing up for study activities, please be aware of potential conflicts between study activities or exam dates. The planning of activities at Roskilde University is based on the recommended study programs which do not overlap. However, if you choose optional courses and/or study plans that goes beyond the recommended study programs, an overlap of lectures or exam dates may occur depending on which courses you choose. |
Number of participants |
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ECTS |
10
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Responsible for the activity |
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Head of study |
Luise Li Langergaard (luiseli@ruc.dk)
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Teachers |
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Study administration |
IMT Studyadministration (imt-studyadministration@ruc.dk)
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Exam code(s) |
U60214
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ACADEMIC CONTENT | |
Overall objective |
This combined theory and practice course discusses how key social science theories are relevant to analyse and assess social enterprises and social entrepreneurship presenting a variety of perspectives and definitions in the field. The objective is for students to reflect and apply theories presented in analysis of cases. The course will introduce cases relevant to social change and transformation in political, economic, and institutional environments, which provide the context for the emergence of social entrepreneurship, social enterprise, social and solidarity economy, civil society organizations as well as new forms of responsible business. |
Detailed description of content |
The course provides an understanding of social enterprise, social entrepreneurship, CSR and civil society organisations and their societal, political, and economic context. It gives and introduction to the field of SE and the various definitions and types of social enterprise and social entrepreneurship. To deepen the understanding of these, the course also engages with related key social science concepts, such as social and solidarity economy, social change and transformation, hybridity, commons and co-production, stakeholder, social capital and citizenship. The course encompasses a local and global perspective, but also presenting a North-South perspective as well as Danish cases related to the themes of the course. |
Course material and Reading list |
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Overall plan and expected work effort |
Study intensity 10 ECTS= 270 hours. 8 weeks taught courses = 64 hours of teaching. 48 hour exam. 19,75 hours preparation per week. Preparation for classes and exam include reading of literature, taking notes, preparation for case visits and preparation of oral group presentations in class. Teaching and learning activities
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Format |
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Evaluation and feedback |
The course is evaluated with an individual survey and with an oral evaluation in class of the last session of the course. |
Programme |
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ASSESSMENT | |
Overall learning outcomes |
After completing this course, students will be able to:
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Form of examination |
Individual written take-home assignment.
The character limit of the assignment is: 12,000-16,800 characters, including spaces. The character limit includes the cover, table of contents, bibliography, figures and other illustrations, but exclude any appendices. The duration of the take-home assignment is 48 hours and may include weekends and public holidays. Assessment: 7-point grading scale. Moderation: Internal co-assessor. |
Form of Re-examination |
Samme som ordinær eksamen / same form as ordinary exam
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Type of examination in special cases |
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Examination and assessment criteria |
It will be assessed to which degree the student demonstrates:
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Exam code(s) | |
Last changed | 25/05/2022 |