Module: Policy Processes in Agriculture and Natural Resource Management (4903-500)

Persons:

• Prof. Dr. Regina Birner (verantwortlich)

Degree Program:

• Agricultural Sciences - Agricultural Economics (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  3. Semester, semi-elective
• Organic Agriculture and Food Systems (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  3. Semester, elective
• Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics and Subtropics (until WS 2018/19) (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  3. Semester, elective
• Environmental Protection and Agricultural Food Production (from WS 19/20) (Master, since 01.10.2019)
  1. Semester, semi-elective
• Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics and Subtropics (from WS 2019/20 on) (Master, since 01.10.2019)
  3. Semester, elective
• Bioeconomy (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  3. Semester, elective
• Bioeconomy (starting WS 16/17) (Master, since 01.04.2017)
  3. Semester, elective

Prerequisites for Attendance:

none

Sprache:

English

ECTS:

6 credits

Frequency:

every winter semester

Length of the Module:

1 semester

Compulsory assignment:

Presentation with discussion (30 %)

Final examination:

Written exam (70 %)

Length of the examination:

120 minutes

Workload:

56 h presence + 104 h preparation at home + exam = 160 h workload

Professional competences:

After successfully completing this module, students are able to understand and analyze the politics of policy processes in agriculture and natural resource management. They are familiar with theoretical and analytical concepts developed for this purpose in different disciplines (Advocacy Coalition Framework, policy cycle models, theory of the neo-patrimonial state, public choice models, discourse analysis, social mobilization theories). They can apply such concepts to topics that are relevant for policy management and development cooperation, such as participatory and evidence-based policy-making, research-policy linkages, the politics and management of agricultural policy reforms, such as trade liberalization and agricultural subsidy policies, ownership in policy reform, and role of donors and donor coordination.

Key competences:

During preparation for the exam and while preparing and following up on lectures, students practice time management and self-reliance. They learn and practice critical and analytical thinking, while writing essays enhances their capability of exploring a scientific issue and their scientific articulateness. With the presentation, students improve their oral expression and communication skills.

eLearning:

Course in ILIAS

Courses