Concepts of Resilience

Concepts of Resilience

Delivery institution

The Open University at Åbo Akademi University

Instructor(s):

Ann-Christin Furu, Johanna Fredenberg

Start date

5 March 2025

End date

14 May 2025

Study field

CHARM priority field

Study level

Study load, ECTS

5

Short description

In this course we explore the concept of resilience from a multisystemic perspective. The course also approaches resilience in a resource oriented way. We explore processes of adaptation, recovery and transformation and what this means on different levels, from the individual to the global, and in different contexts/disciplines (ecology, psychology, sociology for example).

Full description

See the course page

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the learner will be able to

  • describe the various concept(s) of resilience
  • apply theconcept of resilience in various contexts
  • adopt a multisystemic perspective on resilience to wicked problems and sustainability challenges
  • implement resilience thinking and resilience supporting strategies in personal day to day life

Course requirements

None

Places available

10

Course literature (compulsory or recommended):

All literature is accessible through Moodle. The literature consists of various texts, videos and chosen parts of Multisystemic Resilience : Adaptation and Transformation in Contexts of Change. 2021. Ed. Michael Ungar.

Planned educational activities and teaching methods:

Online lectures, individual written assignments, group work, seminar

Course code

SU00CP91

Language

Assessment method

learning diary, seminar & group essay

Final certification

Transcript of records

Assessment date

Modality

Learning management System in use

Moodle

Contact hours per week for the student:

2 lectures à 45 mins every other week

Specific regular weekly teaching day/time

Every other Wednesday 16:00-17:30 CET + 1

Time zone