Program Overview

Global Environmental Studies in Costa Rica

The Global Environmental Studies in Costa Rica program is a collaborative effort between OsloMet and Kulturstudier. This interdisciplinary course combines elements of political ecology, political economy, and development studies to provide a comprehensive introduction to environmental studies with a focus on Latin America and Costa Rica.

Program Details

• Location: Costa Rica
• Duration: 1 semester
• Scope: Full-time
• ECTS credits: 30
• Semester: Autumn, Spring
• Language of instruction: English

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements and application process can be found through Kulturstudier's web pages.

Aims and Contents

The program aims to provide a basis for discussions, critical analysis, and reflection on the causes and dynamics of environmental problems and the management of natural resources. It offers a balanced understanding of current theories and practices within global environmental management.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the program, students should acquire knowledge of:

• The complex nature of contemporary environmental issues
• Institutions, organizations, and stakeholders in international environmental management
• Central ideas, perspectives, and debates in environmental management and planning
• Challenges facing modern society in terms of planning for a healthy environment and managing it for sustainable development
• Economic, legal, and social factors that impact decisions and actions at the interface between human activity and the environment
• The interrelationships between economic and social development and environmental impacts
• Skills and techniques to develop solutions to complex, international environment-related problems

Costs

The program involves a semester fee at OsloMet and a course fee, details of which can be found through Kulturstudier's web pages.

Academic Coordinator

The academic coordinator for the program is Simon Pahle, Associate Professor.