Please note: A strictly limited number of places are available in this program. Participation is based on selection through a competitive application process, which is also open to students outside of ETH Zurich. Details of the application process are available at Link
It is necessary to apply and be selected in order to participate in this course. This also applies to ETH Zurich applicants, they will go through a competitive selection process and are not guaranteed a place simply by signing up for the course.
Bewilligung der Dozierenden für alle Studierenden notwendig.
The course will take place between 27 January - 10 February 2018. Location for the course is Cote d'Ivoire, West Africa
The majority of the course will be hosted at Hotel Mon Afrik in Bouaké, Côte d´Ivoire. This course provides the opportunity for young scientists and practitioners to understand the challenges and opportunities of the world food system. During the two week summer school participants will engage in lectures, workshops, group work, case studies, and field trips.
Lernziel
Understand: the science, relationships, interactions and trade-offs in food systems; the role and potential of organic production systems; potential interventions; the cultural, socio-political, economic and environmental factors to be incorporated into solutions. Build skills in systems thinking, multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary collaboration, participatory processes. Connect to a network of expert faculty/ scientists/ practitioners
Inhalt
The content framework includes the following modules: world food system overview; agricultural production; Global change drivers; smallholder livelihoods and rural development; Agroforest systems; labelling; International policy and trade; Processing, distribution, and retail; Nutrition and health; National policy and state interventions. The course will conclude with a group work on food system challenges.
Literatur
Participants will receive pre-reading material before the course commences.
Voraussetzungen / Besonderes
No prerequisites. Program is open to Masters, PhD or recent graduates of these programs (up to 5 years since graduation). Application Process: Applications must be submitted online through the World Food System Centre. The application window will be open until 3rd of July, 2017. Please see the link for more information available at Link.
Leistungskontrolle
Information zur Leistungskontrolle (gültig bis die Lerneinheit neu gelesen wird)
Repetition nur nach erneuter Belegung der Lerneinheit möglich.
Zusatzinformation zum Prüfungsmodus
Participants must apply to the summer school and will be selected through a competitive, merit based process. Participants must complete the program in full, including pre-course work, to receive the credit points. The course will be assessed through a pre-course assignment and an on-course group work case study.
Lernmaterialien
Keine öffentlichen Lernmaterialien verfügbar.
Es werden nur die öffentlichen Lernmaterialien aufgeführt.
Gruppen
Keine Informationen zu Gruppen vorhanden.
Einschränkungen
Allgemein
Bewilligung der Dozierenden für alle Studierenden notwendig