070403 KU Food security and development (2011S)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Fr 18.02.2011 06:00 to Mo 28.02.2011 23:59
- Registration is open from Mo 14.03.2011 06:00 to We 16.03.2011 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Fr 01.04.2011 23:59
Details
max. 25 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Tuesday 24.05. 12:30 - 16:00 Prominentenzimmer Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Hof 4
- Wednesday 25.05. 12:30 - 16:00 Prominentenzimmer Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Hof 4
- Friday 27.05. 10:00 - 12:30 Prominentenzimmer Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Hof 4
- Friday 27.05. 13:30 - 16:00 Prominentenzimmer Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Hof 4
- Saturday 28.05. 10:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
- Saturday 28.05. 13:30 - 18:00 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
- Wednesday 01.06. 10:00 - 12:30 Prominentenzimmer Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Hof 4
- Wednesday 01.06. 15:00 - 18:00 Prominentenzimmer Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Hof 4
- Thursday 16.06. 10:00 - 12:00 (ehem. Medienraum des Instituts für Geschichte Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock)
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
This course will provide an overview of diverse issues related to food security and international development. Prominent topics addressed will include: the food security model and the definition and measurement of poverty, hunger and malnutrition; identification of food insecure and at-risk populations; agricultural trade and production; effects of development assistance, international food aid and trade on food security; food and agricultural policies and approaches aiming at sustainable development; economic benefits of poverty reduction; and impacts of climate change and globalization on the development of new agricultural technologies.
Assessment and permitted materials
It is essential that students demonstrate a genuine interest in the subject and readiness to read and think extensively about the issues covered in this course. They should make a genuine effort to understand as much of the readings as possible and ask questions about those parts that they do not understand. Students who aspire to perform well in this course are expected to do all the readings and attend every class session. Course grades will be based on the following requirements: regular class attendance and active participation, one short presentation (a formal 10-minute introduction to the readings, providing critical summary and developing interesting questions) and a final paper (10-15 double-spaced pages in length).
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
The learning outcomes of this course are to: (i) acquire basic knowledge of key concepts and definitions related to food security and the role of international institutions and food aid actors in food insecure contexts; (ii) understand the theoretical foundations of international development and the impacts of climate change, in addition to those posed by current economic and political conditions; and (iii) gain further insight into the conceptual frameworks and approaches aimed at achieving food security and sustainable livelihoods.
Examination topics
This course will be conducted in seminar format, with assigned topics and readings each week. Students must read each week’s assignment in advance of the class meeting and be prepared to discuss the assigned topics and readings. Case studies will be used to inform the analysis of key issues and to examine the roles of international institutions, governments and other stakeholders in food insecure contexts. Students must also follow world events relevant to this course.
Reading list
Association in the course directory
MA Globalgeschichte: Grundlagen aus einer anderen Spezialdisziplin der Global Studies (5 ECTS)
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