AGRIBUS 7057 - Trends & Issues in the World Food System

North Terrace Campus - Trimester 2 - 2021

Constantly evolving market forces, socioeconomic trends local, national and international policies and unexpected shocks transform food systems in diverse and complex ways. An important aim of this course is to explore, research, and analyse how trends and issues in the world food system impact on businesses, global corporations, households, producers, retailers, consumers and governments. Current issues that we address may include pandemics, economic development, growth, trade, climate change, technology, food safety, nutrition, health, diet, intellectual property rights, resource management, finance, retail markets and risk. This course requires students to learn how to analyse and evaluate these issues using core concepts from systems thinking and economic principles. . Students will be required to assess an issue, transform it into an economic question, and then analyse it. This will require students to examine the connection between the diverse parts and the whole of a particular issue. This will encourage an understanding of how issues impact on different economy 最新糖心Vlog (free-market, and command and control) and different economic and social issues (e.g. inequality and gender issues).. . The course is designed to help students write effectively and communicate their ideas with clarity.

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Course Details

Course Code	AGRIBUS 7057
Course	Trends & Issues in the World Food System
Coordinating Unit	Centre for Global Food & Resources
Term	Trimester 2
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Taught as an intensive
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Assessment	Assignments, quizzes, participation

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr David Adamson

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Analyse how local and national policies impact food security, nutrition and health outcomes, land and water resources, vulnerable populations and sustainable agriculture systems;
Apply a global perspective to evaluating how businesses, governments and international organisations adapt to evolving agricultural and food systems;
Formulate policy positions in concise opinion articles targeted to wide audiences; and
Communicate results of analytical thinking that persuasively articulates options for resolving social, ethical, economic and environmental food related issues.

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Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1,2
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	2,3
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	1.2,4
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	3,4
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	2,3,4
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	1,3,4

Learning & Teaching Modes

The transformation of the course to dual mode means that before each lecture students are required to peruse all recorded material and reading material (this will be monitored).

Each lecture will be divided into two main components.

First we will summarise the core concepts for the day and provide ample opportunity for the students to ask questions to clarify these concepts. These concepts will be based around a specific current issue occuring in the world's food system.

Second students will be expected to untangle these issues using the core skills (economic first principles, systems thinking, and evaluation). Students will be expected to use these skills by themselves or within groups.

These activities are designed to prepare students for the indiviudal assignements.

These lectures are designed to motivate students to grapple with the same kinds of decisions and dilemmas community leaders, NGOs, international organisations, multinational corporations and policymakers confront. The lectures aim to create a classroom where students absorb information, discuss strategies and concepts and practice teamwork skills to resolve real world problems.

Learning and teaching for this course includes self-directed learning exercises and tasks. Students are expected to take an independent approach to learning by doing all prescribed readings associated with course material.

I expect you to be actively involved in the discussion during each seminar session; to be prepared to accept and explore alternative viewpoints; to go beyond the suggested readings; to use initiative to present other topical material as examples and to work cooperatively and productively in small groups.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Contact time consists of 9 seminars = 36 hours
First oped article = 8 hours
Second oped article = 8 hours
Position paper = 18 hours
Presentations = 12 hours
Background Reading = 74 hours
Total 156 hours

Learning Activities Summary

The topics for each class are:
Session	Topics
1	Course Overview: The Global Food System & the Tools to Explore Issues
2	The Role of Resources
3	The Role of Policy
4	Food & Development
5	Climate Change
6	Trade Policy
7	Future of Food Production
8	Consumer Influences on Production
9	Lecture topic to be chosen by class

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Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Task Type	Length	Weighting	Learning Outcome
In Class Quiz (4)	Individual		20%	1, 2, 3, 4
Assignment 1	Individual	1,500 words	25%	1, 2, 3, 4
Assignment 2	Individual	2,000 words	45%	1, 2, 3
Engagement	Individual		10%	1, 2, 4
Total			100%

Participation marks include watching the pre-recorded material

Assessment Related Requirements

The dual nature of the course means that students must watch all material before each lecture. The lecture is designed to discuss this material, undertake learning tasks, and for the students to be actively engaged with other students and critically discuss issues. Willingness to communicate and interact in the classroom is essential.

There will be 4 short answer quizzes during the course. These quizzes will be held on-line and will occur during the lecture. Each quiz will be based on concepts from the previous lecture/s.

The first assignment is designed to define and apply the 3 core concepts (economic first principles, systems thinking, and how to evaluate an issue) to a case study.

The second assignment is designed for the students to use the core concepts to provide a solution to an issue. In this case, the solution must clearly be analyzed by the core concepts.

Assessment Detail

Engagement
The students are required to engage in-class activities that include: learning activities; group discussions; workshops; debates; on-line forums; watching pre-recorded videos; and consultation.

Quizzes

There will be 4 short answer quizzes during the course. These quizzes will be held online and will occur during the lecture. Each quiz will be based on concepts from the previous lecture/s. Each quiz is worth 5 marks

Assignment 1

In no more than 1000 words, 12 pt font, and referencing in The 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide Harvard Style (here). The first assignment is designed to define and apply the 3 core concepts (economic first principles, systems thinking, and how to evaluate an issue) to a case study. A marking rubric and the case study will be provided in Lecture 1.

Assignment 2

In no more than 2000 words, 12 pt font, and referencing in The 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide Harvard Style (here). The second assignment is designed for the students to use the core concepts to provide a solution to an issue. In this case, the solution must clearly be analyzed by the core concepts. A marking rubric and the issue will be provided in Lecture 1.

Submission

Assignments must be submitted in:

1. Softcopy through Turnitin on MyUni

Your assignment MUST include the GF assignment cover sheet which can be downloaded from MyUni under “Assignments”. Each page must be numbered with your student ID and name.

All assignments must be presented professionally with clear headings, appropriate referencing and using one and a half spacing.

Extensions will only be granted if requests are received in writing to the course coordinator at least 24 hours before the final due date unless they are requested on medical or compassionate grounds and are supported by appropriate documents.

Please contact the course coordinator, preferably by email, at any time to make an appointment for assistance or guidance in relation to course work, assignments or any concerns that may arise. Assignments will normally be returned two weeks after they have been submitted.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

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