Agriculture in Global Context (5 cr)
Code: 4_RAA04-3004
General information
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
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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)