ADLT 414    3 Credit Hours

Sustainable Development and Environmental Issues

This information is for second semester 2017/2018 academic year

Teachers responsible

 Dr. (Mrs.) Ellen M. Osei-Tutu

 Dr. (Mrs.) Abigail Aryeh-Adjei

Availability

This course is available open to all visiting students but only as a second semester course.

Course Content

 The course is designed to enable students understand the concept of sustainable development. The study of sustainable development is aimed at saving the earth from ecological collapse and bringing about sustainable future for humanity. Topics to be discussed include environmental issues affecting sustainable development in Ghana and other countries. Other topics that will be discussed include sanitation, waste management and pollution. Current environmental issues such as climate change will also form part of this course. The implications of environmental issues for adult education will also be examined.

Teaching

There will be face to face interactions between the lecturers and students. Students will be engaged in individual and group presentations. Students will also be given assignments and practical exercises. Students will be expected to attend all classes and participate fully in all activities.

Formative Coursework

There will be Interim Assessment and End of Semester Examination. Success in this course depends on reading widely on the topics to be treated, and is highly recommended.

Indicative reading

Alhassan, A. R., Gabbay, O., Arguello, J. E. M., & Boakye-Boateng, N. A. Report to Accra Metropolitan Assembly on Solid Waste Composition in Aryee Dikki Electoral Area, Ayawaso central Sub-Metro, Accra New Town, The University of Ghana, Legon.

Kaushik, A. & Kaushik, C. P. (2014). Perspectives in Environmental Studies, 4th ed. New Delhi, New Age International Publishers.

Osborn, D., Cutter A. & Ullah, F. (2015). Universal Sustainable Development Goals, Understanding the Transformational Challenge for Developed Countries, A report of a Study by Stakeholder Forum. Sustainable development goals.pdf – Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.

Tamakloe, W. State of Ghana’s Environment – Challenges of Compliance and Enforcement,

Environmental challenges.pdf – Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.

Wolsink, M. & Tellegen, E. (1998). Society and Its Environment, Australia, Gordon and Breach Science Publishers.

Assessment and Grading

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