Duration
18h Th, 18h SEM
Number of credits
| Master in agroecology, professional focus | 3 crédits | |||
| Master in agroecology, professional focus (Double diplôme avec Paris Saclay et AgroParisTech) | 3 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
- controversies around the values promoted by agroecology (ethical dilemmas);
- controversies around ways of knowing and knowledges;
- development of a personal point of view on agroecology.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
- to develop the ability to understand the complexity of agroecological dynamics
- to possess basic information on the dynamic and historical dimensions of agroecologies
- to understand the controversies surrounding values, technologies, ways of knowing and knowledges in agroecology
- to develop the ability to reflect: to get away from certainties, to become aware of social and technical complexity, uncertainties and ambiguities
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods
- compulsory attendance to class. Preparatory readings and questions: deadlines on your e-campus calendar. Videos, podcasts and optional readings
- compulsory participation in 3 excursions/meetings with players in the field
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Further information:
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Course materials and recommended or required readings
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Written work / report
Continuous assessment
Further information:
- Assignment: Completion of an individual essay to be submitted on e campus in accordance with the timetable. Instructions will be available on e campus (70% points)
- All sessions combined: Active participation in classes and excursions (30% of points)
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
The active participation of students is essential: the course is mostly based on reading texts, excursions and group discussion.
Contacts
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Association of one or more MOOCs
Items online
Case study: opening the black box of a controversy
Examination:
Description of an individual socio-technical controversy: Based on the readings and discussions in the course, choose a controversy to explore; an issue that you are passionate about or directly concerned with. To map the controversy, you write a 3000-4000 word essay. You can use visual aids to reinforce and complete your argument.