Global Politics of Food (011IRS)
Global Politics of Food
Module 011IRS
Module details for 2024/25.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of key aspects of the global politics of food production, distribution and consumption.
Demonstrate conceptual understanding that enables the student to devise and sustain arguments upon particular aspects of current research in the global politics of food.
Demonstrate an appreciation of the uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of knowledge through accounting for some of the methodological difficulties in engaging in a global politics of food analysis.
Demonstrate an ability to use data (that may be incomplete), to make judgments, and to frame appropriate questions to achieve a solution to a problem, relating the global politics of food.
Apply the methods and techniques that they have learned to review, consolidate, extend and apply their knowledge and understanding by analysing the importance of the global politics of food production,
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | T2 Week 6 | 100.00% |
| Essay (3500 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Tue 16:00 | 70.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 3 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Benjamin Selwyn
Convenor
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Dr Melanie Richter-Montpetit
Assess convenor
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