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Sustainable Development - Bridging Art and Science
Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:42:33
Abstract
In this course students deepen their knowledge about global development and sustainability. Students will watch five movies - each linked to one of the five P`s (Planet, People, Prosperity, Peace and Partnerships) that reflect topics of the 2030 Agenda. During class, researchers will present their perspectives on each of the movies and key questions will be critically discussed in plenary.
Objective
• Students get a broad understanding of some of the most important issues and discussions related to sustainable development. • Students can critically reflect upon the information that is presented to them in the movies and relate it to the broader discussions around sustainable development. • Students reflect on issues concerning communicating research and the realities of low-income settings to a wider public.
Content
The aim of the course is to deepen student`s knowledge about global issues and to inspire them to reflect critically upon complex topics, which are related to the broader discourse on sustainable development. In each class, we show a film, which is linked to one of the five critical areas of the 2030 Agenda (Planet, People, Prosperity, Peace and Partnerships), putting specific focus on realties in developing countries. Following the movie screenings, we will discuss the topic of the film in the light of sustainable development with an expert from academia and/or a practitioner from the field of development cooperation. In preparation for each class, the students read an academic paper, which will also be considered in the discussion. The idea of “Bridging Art and Science” is to expose an interdisciplinary group of students to artistic and scientific perspectives alike and to challenge them to deal with bias and polarization, and the role that the media and films play in that regard. The participants of the course will be given the chance to embrace the complexity of sustainable global development.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- DS , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 72
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Sustainable Development - Bridging Art and Science |
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2 h weekly |
Offered In
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Science in Perspective (In “Science in Perspective”-courses students learn to reflect on ETH’s STEM subjects from the perspective of humanities, political and social sciences. Only the courses listed below will be recognized as "Science in Perspective" courses.)
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Type A: Enhancement of Reflection Competence (SiP courses are recommended for bachelor students after their first-year examination and for all master- or doctoral students. All SiP courses are listed in Type A. Courses listed under Type B are only recommendations for enrollment for specific departments.)
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