Universität Wien

330015 SE Aspects of Nutrition Economics in Developing Count (2010S)

2.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 33 - Ernährungswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work

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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. 20 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 02.03. 09:00 - 11:00 Seminarraum 2E562 Ernährungswissenschaften UZA II
  • Tuesday 09.03. 09:00 - 11:00 Seminarraum 2E562 Ernährungswissenschaften UZA II
  • Tuesday 16.03. 09:00 - 11:00 Seminarraum 2E562 Ernährungswissenschaften UZA II
  • Tuesday 23.03. 09:00 - 11:00 Seminarraum 2E562 Ernährungswissenschaften UZA II
  • Tuesday 13.04. 09:00 - 11:00 Seminarraum 2E562 Ernährungswissenschaften UZA II
  • Tuesday 20.04. 09:00 - 11:00 Seminarraum 2E562 Ernährungswissenschaften UZA II
  • Tuesday 27.04. 09:00 - 11:00 Seminarraum 2E562 Ernährungswissenschaften UZA II
  • Tuesday 04.05. 09:00 - 11:00 Seminarraum 2E562 Ernährungswissenschaften UZA II
  • Tuesday 11.05. 09:00 - 11:00 Seminarraum 2E562 Ernährungswissenschaften UZA II
  • Tuesday 18.05. 09:00 - 11:00 Seminarraum 2E562 Ernährungswissenschaften UZA II
  • Tuesday 01.06. 09:00 - 11:00 Seminarraum 2E562 Ernährungswissenschaften UZA II
  • Tuesday 08.06. 09:00 - 11:00 Seminarraum 2E562 Ernährungswissenschaften UZA II
  • Tuesday 15.06. 09:00 - 11:00 Seminarraum 2E562 Ernährungswissenschaften UZA II
  • Tuesday 22.06. 09:00 - 11:00 Seminarraum 2E562 Ernährungswissenschaften UZA II
  • Tuesday 29.06. 09:00 - 11:00 Seminarraum 2E562 Ernährungswissenschaften UZA II

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course explores the various thinking, practices, and claims for development over the years to develop a systematic understanding of the socio-economic contexts of hunger and poverty in developing countries.

Assessment and permitted materials

The final course grade shall be accounted for as follows:
attendance, 20%;
participation, 30%;
class presentation, 10%; and
term paper, 40%

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Understand the economic, social, political and other contexts of hunger and poverty in developing countries;

Appreciate the role of nutrition as a foundation for development; and

Stimulate critical thinking on development policy and practice.

Examination topics

This is a readings course, and will be taught in English. Materials for obligatory reading will be assigned ahead of class. Students are encouraged to attend class regularly and to actively participate in class discussions. Each student shall write and submit a term paper (of between 10-12 pages) in partial fulfillment of course requirements. Each student shall submit a one-page outline of his/her planned paper and make a brief presentation of the subject matter of the term paper.

Reading list

Mostly journal paper. Reading list will be provided. Readings may be assigned from outside the reading list.

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