Syllabus
Course structure 5. 3.
Intro; Social-psychological and sociological models of behaviour and their application in empirical research 12. 3
Project proposal 19. 3.
Time plan, project goals and execution requirements 26. 3.
Theoretical background and literature review 2. 4.
Project meeting 9. 4.
Project meeting 16. 4.
Project meeting 23. 4.
Dean’s day – no class 30. 4.
Project meeting 7. 5.
Project meeting 14. 5.
Rector’s day – no class 23. 5.
Presentation of the results
Annotation
Our actions have effects on the natural environment. What are the drivers of our behaviour? Is it our personality, motivation, our beliefs about ourselves or nature? Or our habits, convenience or the social pressure of other members of society? Why do we seem to be locked in the way of life that damages our natural environment? Why do we seem reluctant to do something about it, to change our lifestyle?
The purpose of this course is to introduce some general ideas and models of environmentally significant behaviour and, mainly, to guide students through their own research project focused on such behaviour. Students will form teams in which they will work together on research projects of their invention – they will formulate the research question, propose the plan and design of their research, execute the project right up to its conclusion, and present the project results.
Students are expected to prepare research design, e.g. plan their work and tasks. They will be guided in each step by the tutors. The course completion requires fulfilment of the planned tasks and execution of the whole project including the final presentation.