AGRIBUS 7057 - Trends & Issues in the World Food System
North Terrace Campus - Trimester 2 - 2023
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General Course Information
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, engagement Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr David Adamson
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
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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Learning Resources
Required Resources
All required readings are provided on the course website. There is no required textbook for this course.Recommended Resources
This is a wide-ranging course. The reading list includes key literaure and epirical studies that support and/or challenge what you hear in the lectures. You are expected to follow up the references to articles or books and read widely agricultural business and agricultural development journals.
For background information on the more industrial countries agricultural sectors visit OECD’s and WTO’s web pages. For developing and emerging economies, visit the World Bank’s and FAO’s web pages.
最新糖心Vlogn government, industry bodies and NGOs present an abundant supply of excellent information and analysis on international developments on their web pages.Online Learning
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Learning & Teaching Activities
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 hoursLearning 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 Summary
Participation marks include watching the pre-recorded materialAssessment Task Task Type Length Weighting Learning Outcome In Class Quiz (4) Individual 20% 1, 2, 3, 4 Assignment 1 Individual 2,000 words 25% 1, 2, 3, 4 Assignment 2 Individual 3,000 words 45% 1, 2, 3 Engagement Individual 10% 1, 2, 4 Total 100% 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.
QuizzesThere 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 1In 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 2In 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.
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