045951 Global Seminar: Environment and Sustainable Food Systems

Detaljer
Fødevareøkonomisk Institut   67 %
Inst. for Produktionsdyr og Heste   33 %
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Varighed1 semester
 
Pointværdi9 (ECTS)
KursustypeFælleskursus
 
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Beskrivelse af eksamen: bestået/ikke bestået, intern censur

25% Participation in class sessions



Beskrivelse af eksamen:
25% Reflective essays on the case study topics



Beskrivelse af eksamen:
25% International Student Group project presentation



Beskrivelse af eksamen:
25% preparation and lead role during video conference for at least one case study
 
Rammer for undervisningLectures, Tutorials, Video Conferences, International Student Group Projects
 
BlokplaceringF SUP
two afternoon sessions each week of semester

 
UndervisningssprogEngelsk
 
Begrænset deltagerantal20
 
Kursets målsætning
Students in different countries come into a virtual classroom using distance-learning technologies, i.e. video and Internet to discuss specially prepared case studies.
Objectives:
provide opportunity to analyse, discuss and formulate positions related to case studies on complex sustainability issues interactive problem solving with international partners learn use of information and distance learning technologies,develop critical reflection and project management capacities.
 
Kursusindhold
This international course is based on the premise that issues related to environment and sustainable food systems transcend disciplinary and national boundaries. University students in different parts of the world are brought into a virtual classroom by the use of distance learning technologies, especially video and internet. They take part in guided discussions around selected real life case studies during synchronous videoconferences and chat rooms. These are supplemented by continuous asynchronous discussions with global classmates and teachers using email. The five case studies prepared specially for this seminar course will cover the themes of global warming, biodiversity, waste management, water quality and population. Students write essays on each case study theme and they also take part in international problem-solving project groups to complete detailed analysis of one of the five case studies. They will present their project at the final videoconference.
 
Undervisningsform
After initial preparation for this mode of teaching and learning, each case study will be taken up on a three-week cycle. Guest lecturers on the case study theme will provide specialist input. Discussion and tutorial sessions will be used to help participants prepare for each of the videoconferences and for subsequent debriefing. Chat room and email communication within national and between international student groups will be encouraged and facilitated by teachers. Students will be assigned to their respective international student project groups and their progress will be monitored. Students will submit a reflective essay on each case study theme and a final project report, which is also presented during a videoconference.
 
Litteraturhenvisninger
Case study material, discussion boards and chat rooms will be maintained by Cornell University, through the course website. Access to this site is available to all registered students from the commencement of the course. Additional text and references will be made available during the course.
 
Kursusansvarlig
Nadarajah Sriskandarajah, sri@kvl.dk, Fødevareøkonomisk Institut/Afdeling for Forbrug, Sundhed og Etik, Tlf: 35283432
Hanne H. Hansen, han@life.ku.dk, Institut for Produktionsdyr og Heste/Faggruppe: Produktion og sundhed, Tlf: 35333083
 
Studienævn
Studienævn NSN
 
Kursusbeskrivelsesomfang
forelæsninger24
teoretiske øvelser28
kollokvier18
projektarbejde70
vejledning10
forberedelse120

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