Course: Inter- and transdisciplinary approaches in Bioeconomy (4301-421)

Persons:

• Prof. Dr. Andrea Knierim (verantwortlich)
• Dr. Maria Gerster-Bentaya (begleitend)

Type of Course:

lecture with seminar

In-Class Hours Per Week:

2

Contents:

System concepts and approaches for inter- and transdisciplinary research (hard - soft systems; ecological and social systems; constructivism and positivism etc.)
Analysis and understanding of innovative biobased production processes from different disciplinary angles and in an integrative way
Inter- and transdisciplinary research - how to conceptualize and organize a problem-oriented research approach in an interdisciplinary team; knowledge types, design of and principles and methods for inter- and transdisciplinary research; research project planning, management, monitoring and evaluation
Actor analyses and involvement - how to address, understand and interact with practitioners
Concepts and methods for participation, cooperation and networking in multi-actor innovation processes.

Literature:

Darnhofer et al (2012);
Knierim et al. (2017);
Ison (2008);
Pohl and Hirsch Hadorn (2008)

Location:

Hohenheim

Remarks:

7 units à 4 h (dates to be announced) Non-tiered seminar room with moveable tables

Module:

• 4301-420 Inter- and Transdisciplinary Research Approaches in Bioeconomy (compulsory)

eLearning:

Course in ILIAS