AGRI 300 - INTERNATIONAL AGRI EXPERIENCES

Institution:

Delaware State University

Subject:

Agriculture

Description:

This class focuses on agriculture in countries outside of the United States of America with focuses on contempoary issues such as global hunger and food security. The primary goal of the course is to inform students about internationalagriculture, challenging them to think critically and independently about sustainable agriculture, enviornment, natural resource use, trade and development. It aims to prepare student as global citizen who are aware and conversant on development. It aims to prepare students as global citizens who are aware and conversant on important challenges in the global food, agriculture and natural resource systems. The objectives of this course are to acquaint students with (1) issues that play an important role in international agricultural development; (2) information on conceptual frameworks concerning the global food, agriculture and natural resource system; (3)the social, cultural and ecological systems that shape human decisions about agriculture and natural resources use in various parts of the world. Specific emphasis will be placed on the role of research, education and outreach efforts on addressing the challenges such as global hunger and ensure global food security. The class is part of the study abroad program and will take a variety of formats during and after the program, including formal lectures, guest lecturers, videos, lab and site visits, students presentations and class discussions. Evaluation consist of maintaining a daily activity journal during the study abroad trip, individual and group presentations during and after the study abroad trip and submission of final comprehensive report.

Credits:

1.00 - 2.00

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Instructional Type:

Other

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Institution Website:

www.desu.edu

Phone Number:

(302) 857-6060

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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