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4.00 credits
30.0 h
Q2
This learning unit is not open to incoming exchange students!
Teacher(s)
Language
English
Main themes
- Introduction to environmental psychology, behavior change related to climate/ environmental sustainability issues
- Behavioral change (human-to-nature) from the perspective of: experimental cognitive psychology (multiple teachers and topics) ; theoretical models of goal-directed behavior ; economics and consumer behavior
- Nature-to-human influences
- Social dynamics in understanding and mitigating climate change
- Educational perspective on climate change and sustainability
- Relevance for mental health (climate distress and anxiety)
- Sustainable transition, change processes, policy, …
- Behavioral change (human-to-nature) from the perspective of: experimental cognitive psychology (multiple teachers and topics) ; theoretical models of goal-directed behavior ; economics and consumer behavior
- Nature-to-human influences
- Social dynamics in understanding and mitigating climate change
- Educational perspective on climate change and sustainability
- Relevance for mental health (climate distress and anxiety)
- Sustainable transition, change processes, policy, …
Content
Preserving ecosystems and adapting to environmental and climate changes involves a profound transformation of our collective and individual lifestyles. A respectful society of planetary boundaries therefore requires a collective approach and the development of systemic knowledge and methods. Among these, Psychological and Educational sciences certainly have a critical role to play. This course adopts a multidisciplinary perspective, including experimental, clinical, social, and organizational psychology. Below is a tentative list of topics that will be covered.
Teaching methods
- 2 hours bi-modal class sessions.
- One class sessions per week: introductory session (week 1), followed by the content sessions (weeks 2-14).
- 3 content sessions will be teached in each University (UCLouvain, ULB, KUL, UGhent): the 3 lectures at UCLouvain will be given in person to the UClouvain students. The class session given in the other Universities will be given online (in person for the University-based students).
- One class sessions per week: introductory session (week 1), followed by the content sessions (weeks 2-14).
- 3 content sessions will be teached in each University (UCLouvain, ULB, KUL, UGhent): the 3 lectures at UCLouvain will be given in person to the UClouvain students. The class session given in the other Universities will be given online (in person for the University-based students).
Evaluation methods
- 2 elements to pass the course: written exam with multiple-choice questions (16 points of the total evaluation) and one poster presentation (4 points of the total evaluation).
- To pass the course a 10/20 is needed.
- To pass the course a 10/20 is needed.
Online resources
All information available on the class Moodle space.
Faculty or entity
Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)
Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Master [120] in Psychology
