Universität Wien

210045 SE BA 10 International Politics and Development (2011S)

Die internationele Politische Ökonomie der Ernährung.

6.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 21 - Politikwissenschaft
Continuous assessment of course work

Ein Großteil der zu lesenden Texte ist in englischer Sprache verfaßt.
ACHTUNG:
Am 8.03.2011 findet um 11.30 Uhr im HS 1 eine Vorbesprechung statt.

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).

Details

max. 50 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 15.03. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 29.03. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 12.04. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 10.05. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 24.05. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 07.06. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 21.06. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Theoretical perspectives on the relationship between agricultrue and (global) capitalism.
Analysis of important players in the field, including governments, international organisations, corporations and farmers.
Analysis of recente problems (like Agrofuels, New Land Grab) and possible future developments.

Assessment and permitted materials

-writing assignments

-presentations

-written essay

-participation in class

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

presentation of theoretical perspectives on agriculture and its position within modern society
analysis of players, current problems and developments in agriculture

Examination topics

- discussion of texts
- short presentations of case studies

Reading list

Association in the course directory

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