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WOOD 461 Globalization and Sustainability - Syllabus

COURSE INFORMATION Course title:

Globalization and Sustainability

Course code:

WOOD461

Session and term: 2020S1 Section:

WOOD 461 (921)

Credits:

3

Class times:

Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 12PM to 2PM, PDT (Online)

Course duration:

May 11th to June 18th

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION Instructor: Phone: Email:

Justin Bull, PhD 604-822-8372 [email protected]

Office location: Henry Angus (HA664) Office hours: www.calendly.com/jgbull

Teaching Assistant (Discussion Labs): Giulia Natalini [email protected] Teaching Assistant (Written Assignments): Steffen Lahrsen [email protected] COURSE DESCRIPTION This course deals with two of the most trends shaping the world today: globalization and sustainability. It will challenge your assumptions about the role of corporations, technology, innovation, government, and society in tackling complex problems in environmental and social sustainability. It will examine the tension between high, middle, and low-income countries who are all seeking to improve their economies and quality of life, without permanently damaging the environment. The emphasis in all topics will be on critical thinking, empathy, challenging bias, and increasing your own understanding of complex issues. Course assignments and presentations will emphasize the use of reliable sources, facts and information to conduct analysis that is a balanced and examines issues from a variety of perspectives. COURSE FORMAT This class will be held entirely online. Lectures will be made live, and then offered as a recording after the class has expired. Students are asked to attend live lectures if they are able to do so (i.e. they are in a time zone that makes this doable). Students that are unable to attend are still required to view lectures after they have been posted. Lectures and discussions will assume that students having preread the corresponding readings listed in the course schedule below.

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES • • • •

Critically evaluate and explain the origins, present, and future of globalization and sustainability. Evaluate current events and news sources, connect them to course themes, and recognize different perspectives on each story. Advocate for your views on sustainability and globalization, while strengthening public speaking and communication skills. Evaluate and describe bias and complexity on topics in globalization and sustainability and summarize findings in writing.

ASSESSMENTS Summary of Assessments Consulting Report – Topic Selection & Issue Tree Consulting Report – Research Proposal Consulting Report – Final Report Discussion Lab Presentations Final Group Project

Due May 26th June 4th June 25th Various dates June 17th & 18th

% of Final Grade 10% 10% 30% 30% 20%

Consulting Report – Topic Selection and Issue Tree (10% of final grade) In this assignment we want you to identify a topic of your Final Report that is related to the concepts of this course (globalization and sustainability). The topic should be sufficient to expand into your final paper, but also focused enough that you will not struggle covering every aspect in detail without exceeding the word limit of the final report. While you may change your topic at a later date, it is better if you stick with your initially chosen topic and then incorporate feedback and refine the topic over time. In this assignment you need to: •

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Formulate a research question and provide a brief description of the context/justification for why this is an important issue. Your reasoning must be clear and concise, as you must not write more than 2 – 3 sentences (there will be deduction for exceeding this limit). Include one reference that supports your argumentation. This reference should be seen as the starting point for deeper research and elaboration on your topic (it might be advantageous to choose a scientific article rather than a newspaper headline). Provide a working title for your research (the title might change as you proceed in your research).The topic should be sufficient to expand into your final paper, but also focused enough that you will not struggle covering every aspect in detail without exceeding the word limit of the final report. Develop an issue tree that uses the principles discussed in class to develop a mental map of all of the issues related to your topic. We will cover this in class. It is also help to use a piece of software like FreeMind (which is a free open source option), but there are many others available too.

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Consulting Report – Research Proposal (10% of final grade) In this assignment, you translate your work from the Topic Selection and Issue Tree into a robust research proposal. This proposal will summarize what you intend to research, provide references and sources for key categories of analysis, and demonstrate that you have incorporated feedback on your Topic Selection and Issue Tree assignment. In this assignment you will: •

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Write a 200-word abstract that represents an evolved form of your initial topic selection, and provides sufficient scope and detail that we understand exactly what you will be discussing in your final report. Going over 200 words will result in deductions in grade. Provide three to five categories of issues that will provide the structure and narrative that underpins your research efforts. List relevant references that are high-quality and credible for each research category that you identify. Optional: Provide figures, tables, or graphics that you may cite or include in your final report that help the reader understand key aspects of your argument.

Consulting Report – Final Report (30% of final grade) In this assignment, you will provide a full expression of your research and must include all of the feedback received on previous assignments, as well as demonstrate further refinement and clarity in your own thinking. You must write 1500 words within the main body of your essay, not including tables/figures or references. Submissions that go 100 or more words over the limit will face possible grade deductions, as excess length tends to reflect a lack of proper editing, thought, and refinement of your ideas. The final paper should include the following sections: • • • • •

Title page Table of Contents, Index of Tables and Index of Figures (if applicable) Main body of the essay/thesis, including proper sub-headings References Appendices (if any)

In this paper you are expected to move well-beyond what you achieved in your Research Proposal. There should be more research, more analysis, more sources, and an extremely robust and wellstructured argument. You have to do much more than simply flesh out your earlier proposal; the report must be a professional, credible, compelling, and polished representation of all your thinking.

Discussion Lab Presentations (30%) In this assignment, you will be recording and producing your own videos on a topic related to globalization and sustainability. This can be done off a smartphone, your laptop, or any other external camera device. These recordings will be uploaded to Canvas, and then we will watch selected recordings during our Discussion Lab time. Each video will have a unique format and timeline, so pay particular attention to the instructions below. In total, you will produce four videos over the course of the term. You aren’t expected to be a fancy director or YouTube content creator. But you are expected

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to put some thought and effort into producing video content. Given that our world is now very virtual (and may stay so for quite some time), this is a important skill to develop. For this assignment, you’ll be evaluated on how you introduce the subject, on how professional and clear your delivery is, on your timing, on your preparation and on how well you used the proposed model. Be creative! Find ways to turn the video interesting and engaging for whomever is watching. Video One – HOPPS, Due 12pm UTC-8 (Vancouver Time) - May 20th • HOPPS is an acronym for Hook, Objectives, Pre-test, Present and Summarize, which is the model you will have to follow for this assignment. • You will record a 3-minute video presenting on a topic that is relevant to this course by using the proposed model (HOPPS). • Your video submission must be 3 minutes long exactly. You are not allowed to share images in your video and you must record yourself presenting. Video Two – HOPPE, Due 12pm UTC-8 (Vancouver Time) - May 27th • HOPPE is an acronym for Hook, Objectives, Pre-test, Present and Engage, which is the model you will have to follow for this assignment. • You will record a 3-minute video presenting on a topic that is relevant to this course by using the proposed model (HOPPE). Your video submission must be 3 minutes long exactly. • You are not allowed to share images in your video and you must record yourself presenting. Voice-over videos are NOT allowed. • You are faced with the challenge to engage a virtual audience, so do your research and find creative ways to capture attention. Video Three – HOTE, Due 12pm UTC-8 (Vancouver Time) – June 3rd • HOTE is an acronym for Hook, Objectives, Two-sides and Engage, which is the model you will have to follow for this assignment. • You will record a 5-minute video presenting on a topic that is relevant to this course by using the proposed model (HOTE). • Your video submission must be 5 minutes long exactly. You are not allowed to share images in your video and you must record yourself presenting. Voice-over videos are NOT allowed. Be creative! Video Four – HOTE+, Due 12pm UTC-8 (Vancouver Time) – June 10th • HOTE+ is Hook, Objectives, Two-sides and Engage, but the “+” represents your final challenge. In this video, you are being asked to use images/slides/graphics in your video to represent your case. • You can do picture-in-picture, a voice-over, or any other video format that you think would be effective. • Your video submission must be 5 minutes long exactly.

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Final Group Project (20%) In this assignment, you and a group of students will work together to produce either a live presentation or a pre-recorded video . Groups will have between 3 and 5 members. Collectively you will select an innovation that will help address one of the many environmental, economic, or social challenges we have identified in class. This innovation can take many forms: it could be a technology, a business model, a social movement, or a government policy. It is up to you as a group to select a relevant innovation, summarize how it functions, provide an analysis of potential benefits, as well as consider risks and mitigations associated with deploying this innovation. Pre-recorded Videos Each team will record a 15 minute video to present their selected innovation. You’ll be evaluated on how well you balance speaking between team-members, level of preparation, and creativity in delivery. You are expected to apply everything you have learned in the Discussion Labs to your presentation. This means: • High levels of preparation and rehearsal. • Good energy and a conversational tone between all group members. • Strict adherence to timing. Live Presentations Each team will take 15 minutes to present their selected innovation. You’ll be evaluated on how well you balance speaking between team-members, level of preparation, and creativity in delivery. You will be asked to turn on your microphones and your video cameras in order to give your presentations and be able to engage the audience with your content. Be creative! Find ways to use the platform in your favor. After exactly 15 minutes, you will be stopped and we will move on to the next group. You are expected to apply everything you have learned in the Discussion Labs to your presentation. This means: • High levels of preparation and rehearsal. • Good energy and a conversational tone between all group members. • Strict adherence to timing. Recommended Content Whether pre-recorded or live, teams should ensure that their presentation covers the following points in detail and with credibility (e.g. proper references, citations, high-quality sources, etc.) • • • • • • •

Introduction - The Innovation, Team Members, etc. Problem – What is the challenge that needs solving? The Innovation – How does it address the problem above? Current Status – Is the innovation brand new? Is it widely deployed? Benefits – What are the most important benefits to customers? Market Analysis – How big is the market for this innovation? Trends and Opportunities – Why this innovation? Why now?

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LECTURE AND READING SCHEDULE Date

Class #

Topic

May 12

1

Lecture: Introduction and Course Overview Read: Nothing assigned.

May 13

2

Lecture: The Infinite and Inevitable Read: Yuval Noah Harari: the world after coronavirus

May 14

3

Discussion Lab: Best Practices and Video Production (No Readings)

May 19

4

Lecture: Memo Writing and Issue Trees Read: Issue trees: a tool to aid the engineering writer

May 20

5

Lecture: Eight Lessons on Globalization and Sustainability Read: The Thing That Determines a Country’s Resistance to the Coronavirus Read: The Countries That Are Succeeding at Flattening the Curve

May 21

6

Discussion Lab: HOPPS Video No Readings)

May 26

7

Lecture: Systems and Units People & Planet Positive by IKEA

May 27

8

Lecture: Drivers and Alignment Read: COVID-19 implications for business

May 28

9

Discussion Lab: HOPPE Video (No Readings)

June 2

10

Lecture: 4th Industrial Revolution Read: From Physical Scarcity to Digital Abundance Read: Saving the Planet from Ecological Disaster Is a $12 Trillion Opportunity

June 3

11

Lecture: The Race to the Bottom Read: Big Business Has a New Scam: The ‘Purpose Paradigm’

June 4

12

Discussion Lab: HOTE Video (No Readings)

June 9

13

Lecture: The Uninhabitable Earth Read: Climate tipping points — too risky to bet against Read: How COVID-19 changes climate communications

June 10

14

Lecture: Stranded Assets Read: COVID-19 and the energy transition: crisis as midwife to the new

June 11

15

Discussion Lab: HOTE+ Video (No Readings)

June 16

16

Lecture: Tale of Two Pipelines Read: Precedented Times

June 17

17

Final Presentations (No Readings)

June 18

18

Final Presentations (No Readings)

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COURSE-SPECIFIC POLICIES AND RESOURCES Missed or late assignments, and regrading of assessments Assignment Due Dates: Major written assignments (the topic selection, issue tree, project memo, and final report) are all due on a Saturday at 12PM. Late Assignments: Late submissions will automatically be docked 10% for each day late, up to a maximum of 3 days. After 3 days, assignments will no longer be accepted. Regrading: Requests for regrading of assignments or exams must be submitted within one week of the assessment being returned to the class. The request must identify the reason(s) why you believe your answer(s) and score(s) should be reviewed. The outcome may be an increase, no change, or decrease in the assigned grade. Other Course Policies and Resources Attendance: Students are expected to attend 100% of their scheduled classes. Students must notify their instructors at the earliest opportunity if they are expected to miss a class. Tardiness: Students are expected to arrive for classes and activities on time and fully prepared. Late arrivals may be refused entry at the discretion of the instructor or activity lead. Students arriving halfway through a scheduled class, or later, will be treated as absent for that class. Electronic Devices: The instructors of this course strongly discourage you from using a laptop in class unless required by an in-class activity. Research has shown that multi-tasking on laptops in class has negative implications for the learning environment, including reducing student academic performance and the performance of those sitting around them. At times, laptops may be required, and you will be given express permission by your instructors to use them. At other times, laptops will either be “lids down” (closed, but not put away), or “lids away” (meaning away in your bags). Cellphones and other personal electronic devices must be turned off during class and placed away from the desktop. UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND RESOURCES UBC provides resources to support student learning and to maintain healthy lifestyles but recognizes that sometimes crises arise and so there are additional resources to access including those for survivors of sexual violence. UBC values respect for the person and ideas of all members of the academic community. Harassment and discrimination are not tolerated nor is suppression of academic freedom. UBC provides appropriate accommodation for students with disabilities and for religious observances. UBC values academic honesty and students are expected to acknowledge the ideas generated by others and to uphold the highest academic standards in all of their actions. Details of the policies and how to access support are available on the UBC Senate website at https://senate.ubc.ca/policies-resources-support-student-success. Academic Integrity The academic enterprise is founded on honesty, civility, and integrity. As members of this enterprise, all students are expected to know, understand, and follow the codes of conduct regarding academic integrity. At the most basic level, this means submitting only original work done by you and acknowledging all sources of information or ideas and attributing them to others as required. This also means you should not cheat, copy, or mislead others about what is your work. Violations of academic

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integrity (i.e., misconduct) lead to the breakdown of the academic enterprise, and therefore serious consequences arise and harsh sanctions are imposed. For example, incidences of plagiarism or cheating may result in a mark of zero on the assignment or exam and more serious consequences may apply if the matter is referred to the President’s Advisory Committee on Student Discipline. Careful records are kept in order to monitor and prevent recurrences. COPYRIGHT All materials of this course (course handouts, lecture slides, assessments, course readings, etc.) are the intellectual property of the instructor or licensed to be used in this course by the copyright owner. Redistribution of these materials by any means without permission of the copyright holder(s) constitutes a breach of copyright and may lead to academic discipline. Audio or video recording of classes are not permitted without the prior approval of the Instructor. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT UBC’s Point Grey Campus is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xwməθkwəyəm (Musqueam) people, who for millennia have passed on their culture, his...