Transformationstheorien
Titel auf Englisch: Transformation Theories
Lernergebnisse
Upon successful completion, students will have profound knowledge of various theories of transformation and their origins. They engage in discussions and reflections on diverse theories, such as the theory of societal nature relations, social-ecological transformation, the great transformation, various collapse theories, and theories of real utopias and performative critique. They are able to contextualize these theories within the present time and engage in debates regarding pertinent evaluation criteria essential for transformations in the face of pressing crises, such as the climate catastrophe, biodiversity loss, and overexploitation of land. Furthermore, they comprehend the complexity of designing transformative solutions on a global scale and analyzing the different roles, including those of the state and niche actors. They can apply conceptual perspectives such as the multi-level perspective, the ecosystem approach or evolutionary innovation theory.
Inhalte
Transformation theories are relatively young in the history of science. Thus far, theory formation has mainly been concerned with the reproduction of social order. In contrast, due to the accumulating crises of our time, the scientific community is now called upon to further explore transformation and engage in theory building. This module aims to introduce students to existing transformation theories and discuss various approaches, for example, the differentiation of theories into transformation "by design" (as seen in the multi-level perspective or intervention approaches); "by disaster" (as in collapse theories); and transformation through real utopias and performative critique. In particular, the module emphasizes questions surrounding how transformations can be reflected, made accessible, justified, narrated or critiqued.
Voraussetzungen
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Prüfungsmodalitäten
- Comparative theory essay, 5000 words, (40%)
- 3 protocols of a theory reading circle, 1500 words each, (20% each).
Angeboten in
- Transformation StudiesMaster
Wahlpflichtkomplex: Kein Komplex genannt
| Studiengang | Abschluss | Wahlpflichtkomplex |
|---|---|---|
| Transformation Studies | Master | Kein Komplex genannt |
Literatur und Materialien
- Feola, G. Societal transformation in response to global environmental change: A review of emerging concepts. Ambio 44, 376–390 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13280-014-0582-z
- S.E. Park, N.A. Marshall, E. Jakku, A.M. Dowd, S.M. Howden, E. Mendham, A. Fleming, Informing adaptation responses to climate change through theories of transformation, Global Environmental Change, Volume 22, Issue 1, 115-126,
- Brand, U. (2016) “Transformation” as a new critical orthodoxy. The strategic use of the term “transformation” does not prevent multiple crises. Gaia 25(1): 23–27.
- Persson, L., Carney Almroth, C. D. Collins, S. Cornell, C. de Wit, M. Diamond, P. Fantke, M. Hassellöv, M. MacLeod, M. Ryberg, P. Søgaard Jørgensen, P. Villarrubia-Gómez, Z. Wang, und M. Hauschild. 2022. Outside the safe operating space of the planetary boundary for novel entities. Environmental Science & Technology 56(3): 1510–1521.
- Polanyi, K. (1944). The Great Transformation. Frankfurt a. M.: Suhrkamp.
- Wright, E. O. (2017) Real Utopias. Sage
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