ENSb1295 Critical Economics - Seminar

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2019
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Mikuláš Černík (lecturer)
Mgr. Ing. Martin Černý (lecturer)
Mgr. Patrik Gažo (lecturer)
Mgr. Lucie Sovová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
RNDr. Naděžda Vlašín Johanisová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
RNDr. Naděžda Vlašín Johanisová, Ph.D.
Department of Environmental Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Bc. Petra Burišková
Supplier department: Department of Environmental Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
each odd Thursday 14:00–17:40 U53
Prerequisites
! ENS295 Seminář k Ekologické ekonomii &&!NOW( ENS295 Seminář k Ekologické ekonomii )&&( ENSb1106 Critical Economics and Nature || NOW( ENSb1106 Critical Economics and Nature ))&&( ENS106 Critical Economics and Nature || NOW( ENS106 Critical Economics and Nature ))
The course is intended for students who are currently enrolled in the course ENSb1106 Critical Economics and Nature or have previously completed it.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
This course is a practical addition to the course ENSb1106 Critical Economics and Nature. By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
  • get a better understanding of both economical thinking and practice and critically reflect on them from an environmental perspective thanks to practical assignments in class,
  • obtain a deeper understanding of basic economic concepts related to nature and environment (economic growth, valuation of nature, development, different kinds of ownership),
  • lead a more educated interdisciplinary dialogue with economists from different schools,
  • strengthen their discussion, listening and critical thinking skills and gain experience with interactive learning methods.
    • Learning outcomes
    By the end of the course, the student:
    will be able to argue against the pitfalls of mainstream economics using alternative theories;
    will be able to analyze the underlying assumptions of different conceptual frameworks;
    will be able to interpret socio-economic processes in relation to the interest of human as well as more-than-human stakeholders;
    will be able to apply economic theories and models that broaden the prevalent economic discourse
    Syllabus
    • 1) Getting to know each other and the course, introducing basic economic terms. Conscious consumerism and its crictique from the critical economics' perspective. 2) Nature in mainstream versus ecological economics. Natural "resources", externalities and extractivism. 3) Economic growth - what happens when economy grows? Degrowth and other alternatives. 4) Nature and work. Economic power, race to the bottom, and unconditional income. 5) Diverse economies - money and ethical finances. Households, production and reproduction. Ecofeminism. 6) Economy, nature, politics - the case of Common agricultural policy.
    Literature
    • FRAŇKOVÁ, Eva. Lokální ekonomiky v souvislostech, aneb, Produkce a spotřeba z blízka. 1. vydání. Brno: Masarykova Univerzita, 2015, 216 stran. ISBN 9788021077409. info
    • JOHANISOVÁ, Naďa. Ekologická ekonomie : vybrané kapitoly. 1. vydání. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2014, 88 stran. ISBN 9788021071162. info
    • CAPRA, Fritjof. Bod obratu :věda, společnost a nová kultura. Translated by Miroslav Štýs. Vyd. 1. Praha: DharmaGaia, 2002, 514 s. ISBN 80-85905-42-6. info
    • SCHUMACHER, E. F. Malé je milé, aneb, Ekonomie, která by počítala i s člověkem. Edited by Jan Keller. Vyd. 1. Brno: Doplněk, 2000, 284 s. ISBN 807239035X. info
    Teaching methods
    The core of the course is in practical activities, structured discussions, simulation games or movie screenings with discussion. The course content is closely linked to the course ENSb1106 and it serves as its practical seminar.
    Assessment methods
    In order to successfully complete the course, the students are required to fully and actively participate on the minimum of five classes. Furthermore, the students will prepare a short popularization output (in the form of an article for a blog or printed media, appearence in a discussion event etc.) on a topic related to the course content.
    Language of instruction
    Czech
    Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
    Study Materials
    The course is taught annually.
    General note: Předmět je doplňkem kursu ENSb1106 a student si jej může zapsat paralelně s předmětem ENSb1106. Předmět bude nabízen, přihlásí-li se na něj sedm či více studentů.
    The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Spring 2025.
    • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2019, recent)
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