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On successful completion of the course students will be able to:1. Critically analyse key definitions, concepts,,measures and indicators related to SARD2. Map the identity and role of key actors and institutions (at various levels of governance) influencing the formulation and implementation of SARD 3. Critically assess the national and international context within which SARD related policies are devised 4. Critically assess the range of strategies applied in achieving the objectives of SARD in Irish, EU and developing country contexts. 5. Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical considerations associated with development interventions for agriculture and rural areas6. Contribute to the debate on sustainable agriculture and rural development as it relates to Ireland/EU and/or the developing world.
Indicative Module Content:The main topics covered are:
Development
Poverty and rurality
Sustainable development and rural livelihoods
Multifunctional agriculture and rural development
Human and social capital
EU and Irish policies for agriculture and rural development
Global development and food policy
Strategies for development
Governance of agricultural and rural development
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 36 |
Small Group | 24 |
Field Trip/External Visits | 0 |
Specified Learning Activities | 36 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 124 |
Total | 220 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Essay: Literature review essay - meaning of development | Week 2 | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 15 |
Group Project: Analysis of SARD strategy | Week 12 | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
Examination: End of trimester exam | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 50 |
Essay: Literature review essay - policy and drivers of change | Week 7 | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 15 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Summer | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Feedback will be provided individually to students in form of written comments and grade on Assignments submitted. Students will have the opportunity to arrange a meeting with the Module Co-ordinator/ Lecturer to discuss the feedback provided The group assignment feedback will be provided to each group via Brightspace and the group members will have the opportunity to discuss this with the Module Co-ordinator/ Lecturer
Name | Role |
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Assoc Professor Monica Gorman | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Deirdre O'Connor | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |