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Présentation
Food as a policy field covers immense terrain. It is at the intersection of competing issues such as production, consumption, supply chains, trade, government and politics, science and technology, nutrition, public health, environment, ethics, culture and many more. In this array, it is particularly difficult to design food policy and governance on various levels and among diverse actor groups and demands.
In this course, we will explore contemporary food and agriculture policy and governance in Europe, the past and possible futures of the field. We will cover a number of core problems in food policy across various food-related topical areas, across different governance levels, such as agriculture, food quality, public health, and environmental impact and waste. What are the prospects for a (more) sustainable food and agriculture policy in Europe?
Session 1 - Introduction: Food and agriculture policy in Europe
Session 2 - Food and agriculture I: History and paradigms
Session 3 - Food and agriculture II: Common agricultural policy
Session 4 - Food and agriculture III: Rural development policy
Session 5 - Food and fisheries: Common Fisheries Policy
Session 6 - Food quality I: Organic agriculture
Session 7 - Food quality II: Food labelling
Session 8 - Food and public health I: Nutrition
Session 9 - Food and public health II: Food safety
Session 10 - Food and the environment I: Greenhouse gas emissions
Session 11 - Food and the environment II: Food waste
Session 12 - Towards a Common European food policy?
Modalités
The course has 12 sessions of 2 hours, each consisting of a lecture part, student presentations and interactive elements. The students are encouraged to actively participate and to discuss issues of common interest.
The lectures are designed to outline the topic in general, give a structuring overview and discuss some salient points. The student presentations look in greater detail into some key concepts or topics related to the overall session topic. The discussion part will be open regarding upcoming questions and adapted to the students' interests. The lecture and presentation slides will be uploaded to Moodle.
Course Assessment
Course Attendance: Regular attendance of the sessions is a requirement. NB: In case of unexcused absence in more than one session, the student fails the course.
Compulsory reading: A course reader is available in electronic form on Moodle. You are required to read the basic in preparation of the sessions. Further reading suggestions will be given as well.
Grading: Preparation of student presentations (2 presentations per student over the course) and a written exam at the end of the semester. The course grade is based on the presentations (50%) and the final exam (50%).
Ressources
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