Global Food Security (005GS)
Global Food Security
Module 005GS
Module details for 2021/22.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
Achieving food security for 10-billion people while reducing the environmental footprint of agriculture is a major challenge of the next century. In this module, we will take a systems approach to analyse the multiple dimensions of this challenge, including the biophysical, economic, nutritional, socio-political and institutional. We will take a global perspective on issues, drawing upon both global-scale research as well as case studies from different regions of the world to understand the geography of agricultural production, distribution, consumption, the environmental footprint of the food system and overall nutritional impact. The module is mainly driven by student-led discussion activities where we debate and discuss issues (e.g., GMOs, veganism, power,...) and identify potential solutions.
Module learning outcomes
Evaluate the main dimensions, metrics and indicators of food security.
Understand and evaluate the different dimensions to food security using the current literature in global sustainable food security
Recognise the significance, assumptions, and limitations of arguments related to these dimensions of global food security and their applicability over time and across space
Formulate academic arguments about contemporary food-security related issues and present them in written and/or oral form (ESS 2500 words, GPN)
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 20.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | T2 Week 2 | 10.00% |
| Essay | T2 Week 3 | 10.00% |
| Essay | T2 Week 4 | 10.00% |
| Essay | T2 Week 5 | 10.00% |
| Essay | T2 Week 6 | 10.00% |
| Essay | T2 Week 7 | 10.00% |
| Essay | T2 Week 8 | 10.00% |
| Essay | T2 Week 9 | 10.00% |
| Essay | T2 Week 10 | 10.00% |
| Essay | T2 Week 11 | 10.00% |
| Essay (2000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Mon 16:00 | 80.00% |
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 | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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