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M2: Social innovation, social change and sustainable transition

Title
M2: Social innovation, social change and sustainable transition
Semester
F2023
Master programme in
Social Entrepreneurship and Management
Type of activity

Course

Teaching language
English
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
ECTS
10
Responsible for the activity
Lars Fuglsang (fuglsang@ruc.dk)
Head of study
Luise Li Langergaard (luiseli@ruc.dk)
Linda Lundgaard Andersen (lla@ruc.dk)
Teachers
Study administration
IMT Registration & Exams (imt-exams@ruc.dk)
Exam code(s)
U60219
ACADEMIC CONTENT
Overall objective

The objective of this course is to familiarize students with theories of social innovation processes, social change theory and sustainable transitions that takes place between multiple stakeholders including a variety of enterprises and organizations. Emphasis will also be placed on the role of management in promoting and organizing social innovation and entrepreneurship processes. During the course students will be introduced to concepts, theories and methods and learn to apply them in analysis of challenges and development of solutions in relation to social innovation and social change in real-life cases from the private, public or third sector.

Detailed description of content

The course engages with social innovation theories and methods. It introduces to the field of social innovation theories and concepts and go in-depth with key themes, such as bricolage, value co-creation and co-production, social value, sustainability and the relationship between social innovation and social change. It also introduces and applies innovation process methods such as design thinking, participatory processes and collaborative learning.

Course material and Reading list

To be made available at Moodle

Overall plan and expected work effort

Study intensity

10 ECTS = 270 hours

  • 20 hours classes
  • 40 hours preparation of exercises and presentations
  • 150 hours preparation (reading, project workshops)
  • Exam: 60 hours. The exam time includes writing a short project report (max. 5 pages) to a case organizations, and doing a pitch besides the final individual exam.

Teaching and learning activities

  • Seminars
  • In class teaching
  • Exercises
  • Presentations
  • Peer feedback
  • Study progress report, logs
  • Homework individually/in study groups
Format
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

To be made available in Moodle

ASSESSMENT
Overall learning outcomes

After completing this course, students will be able to:

  • Apply social innovation and social change theories in critical analysis of social innovation and sustainable transition processes.

  • Critically assess and evaluate questions and problems involved in the process of social innovation, social change and sustainable transition applying concepts, methods and theories introduced in the course.

  • Assess and analyse how social innovation processes are linked to macro and micro actors.

  • Assess and reflect upon how different actors and resources can be mobilised and organized for social innovation.

  • Develop and critically evaluate solutions to practical real-life challenges in case organizations in the public, private or third sector.

Form of examination
Group portfolio and oral exam

Permitted group size: 3-5 students. Examples of written products are exercise responses, talking points for presentations, written feedback, reflections, written assignments. The preparation of the products may be subject to time limits.

The character limit of the portfolio is:
For 3 students: 28,800-43,200 characters, including spaces.
For 4 students: 31,200-43,200 characters, including spaces.
For 5 students: 33,600-43,200 characters, including spaces.
The character limits include the cover, table of contents, bibliography, figures and other illustrations, but exclude any appendices.

Time allowed for exam including time used for assessment is for:
3 students: 50 minutes.
4 students: 60 minutes.
5 students: 70 minutes.

The assessment is individual and based on the student's individual performance.
The assessment is an overall assessment of the written product(s) and the subsequent oral examination..

Permitted support and preparation materials at the oral exam: All.

Assessment: 7-point grading scale.
Moderation: Internal co-assessor.
Form of Re-examination
Samme som ordinær eksamen / same form as ordinary exam
Type of examination in special cases
Examination and assessment criteria

It will be assessed to which degree the student demonstrates:

  • Articulate a delineated social science problem relevant for the program’s field of study
  • Select, discuss, adapt, and apply relevant theories and methods
  • Ensure a logical coherence between the methods applied and the analytical reflections presented
  • Self-critically evaluate the analytical and possible empirical results raised by the research
Exam code(s)
Exam code(s) : U60219
Last changed 06/03/2023

lecture list:

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Thursday 09-02-2023 08:15 - 09-02-2023 12:00 in week 06
Social innovation, social change and sustainable transition (SEM)

Thursday 16-02-2023 08:15 - 16-02-2023 12:00 in week 07
Social innovation, social change and sustainable transition (SEM)

Thursday 23-02-2023 08:15 - 23-02-2023 12:00 in week 08
Social innovation, social change and sustainable transition (SEM)

Thursday 02-03-2023 08:15 - 02-03-2023 12:00 in week 09
Social innovation, social change and sustainable transition (SEM)

Thursday 09-03-2023 08:15 - 09-03-2023 12:00 in week 10
Social innovation, social change and sustainable transition (SEM)

Thursday 16-03-2023 08:15 - 16-03-2023 12:00 in week 11
Social innovation, social change and sustainable transition (SEM)

Thursday 30-03-2023 08:15 - 30-03-2023 12:00 in week 13
Social innovation, social change and sustainable transition (SEM)

Friday 14-04-2023 08:15 - 14-04-2023 12:00 in week 15
Social innovation, social change and sustainable transition (SEM)

Thursday 27-04-2023 08:15 - 27-04-2023 12:00 in week 17
Social innovation, social change and sustainable transition (SEM)

Thursday 04-05-2023 08:15 - 04-05-2023 12:00 in week 18
Social innovation, social change and sustainable transition (SEM)

Thursday 11-05-2023 10:00 - 11-05-2023 10:00 in week 19
Social innovation, social change and sustainable transition - Synopsis hand-in (SEM)

Monday 15-05-2023 08:15 - 15-05-2023 18:00 in week 20
Social innovation, social change and sustainable transition - Oral examination (SEM)

Tuesday 16-05-2023 08:15 - 16-05-2023 18:00 in week 20
Social innovation, social change and sustainable transition - Oral examination (SEM)

Wednesday 17-05-2023 08:15 - 17-05-2023 18:00 in week 20
Social innovation, social change and sustainable transition - Oral examination (SEM)

Monday 14-08-2023 10:00 - 14-08-2023 10:00 in week 33
Social innovation, social change and sustainable transition - Reexam - synopsis hand-in (SEM)

Friday 18-08-2023 08:15 - 18-08-2023 18:00 in week 33
Social innovation, social change and sustainable transition - Oral reexamination (SEM)