Agriculture in Global ContextLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: 4_RAA04
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- English
- Finnish
Responsible person
- Agnieszka Laherto
Learning objectives
Student can
- recognize the most substantial global challenges for agriculture
- the basics of global market trends and agriculture development global needs
- find and utilize reliable international information
- widen his/her intercultural awareness and understanding of cultural diversity and the impact of culture on human behaviour and interaction
Content
- Agriculture and its challenges around the world
- Global organizations connected to agriculture economy and development
- Cultural aspects affecting agricultural production
Materials
- eLearning materials
Further information
- Alternatively the course or a part of it can be completed by working in an international project or similar
Timing
01.01.2025 - 20.04.2025
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Teachers
- Agnieszka Laherto
- Ardita Hoxha-Jahja
Student groups
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RA24SPDegree Programme in Agriculture and Rural Industries, Full-time studies (Bachelor's degree)
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RA24SMDegree Programme in Agriculture and Rural Industries, Multi-form studies (Bachelor's degree)
Teaching methods
Agriculture in Global Context course is built upon a combination of:
- join reflections in groups
- joint activities in groups (LEGOs) for the SP and MultiPro groups
- guest lectures run by the persons having extended experience in agriculture globally
- visits (Valio and Ponsse) - obligatory for the SP and MultiPro group, optional for the SM group
Within the course we learn about the global challenges in agriculture, as well as how cultural differences influence the work across agriculture globally. The main point of the course is to find own perspective on the theme of Agriculture in Global Context. To achieve it - we will be learning by reflecting from the course content.
The SP and MultiPro group, will be involved in organising Global Market event.
The final task of the course will be submiting final reflections done in the working group.
Materials
- eLearning materials
Further information
learning materials as well as recordings available on Moodle platform
Enrollment
01.12.2023 - 15.01.2024
Timing
01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024
Credits
5 op
RD proportion (cr)
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 70
Teachers
- Agnieszka Laherto
- Ardita Hoxha-Jahja
Student groups
-
RA23SMDegree Programme in Agriculture and Rural Industries, Multi-form studies (Bachelor's degree)
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RA23SPDegree Programme in Agriculture and Rural Industries, Full-time studies (Bachelor's degree)
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EXCS24KIisalmi Campus Exchange Students, spring 2024
Teaching methods
The student recognizes the most substantial global challenges for agriculture. The student knows how to find and utilize reliable international information. The student will increase his/her intercultural awareness and understanding of cultural diversity and the impact of culture on human behaviour and interaction.
The student will increase his/her intercultural awareness and understanding of cultural diversity and the impact of culture on human behaviour and interaction.
Active participation. Assessed self-evaluation based on lectures, workshops and discussions. Alternatively the course or a part of it can be completed by working in an international project or similar.
Student workload
40h lectures, 22h study visits, International report 43h, Global Market 10h, International Evening 20h
Practical training and working life cooperation
Visits to companies, teamwork in international environment.
Materials
Lectures, assignments, projects, workshops, discussions. Digital eLearning tools will be utilized (e.g. Moodle)
Enrollment
01.12.2022 - 15.01.2023
Timing
09.01.2023 - 23.04.2023
Credits
5 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
1 op
RD proportion (cr)
3 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 70
Teachers
- Agnieszka Laherto
- Ardita Hoxha-Jahja
Student groups
-
RA22SMDegree Programme in Agriculture and Rural Industries, Multi-form studies (Bachelor's degree)
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RA22SPDegree Programme in Agriculture and Rural Industries, Full-time studies (Bachelor's degree)
-
MPRO2023Luva MultiPro 2023
Teaching methods
The student recognizes the most substantial global challenges for agriculture. The student knows how to find and utilize reliable international information. The student will increase his/her intercultural awareness and understanding of cultural diversity and the impact of culture on human behaviour and interaction.
The student will increase his/her intercultural awareness and understanding of cultural diversity and the impact of culture on human behaviour and interaction.
Active participation. Assessed self-evaluation based on lectures, workshops and discussions. Alternatively the course or a part of it can be completed by working in an international project or similar.
Student workload
40h lectures, 22h study visits, International report 43h, Global Market 10h, International Evening 20h
Practical training and working life cooperation
Visits to companies, teamwork in international environment.
Materials
Lectures, assignments, projects, workshops, discussions. Digital eLearning tools will be utilized (e.g. Moodle)