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Syllabus

LU0097 Local Perspectives, 7.5 Credits

Lokala perspektiv

Subjects

Rural Development Rural Development

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
Bachelor’s level (G1N)

Grading scale

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

General entry requirements for higher education and the equivalent of field-specific entry requirements A3: Mathematics 3b alternatively mathematics 3c, natural science 2, social science 1b alternaively social science 1a1 + 1a2.

Biology 1 + Physics 1a alternatively physics 1b1 + 1b2 + chemistry 1 can replace natural science 2.



In addition, weighted courses according to the respective field-specific entry requirements.

Objectives

The course aims at giving the students a good understanding of different rural areas from local perspectives.

Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:

• reflect on the importance that private, public and non-profit sectors have, and have had, in a rural development perspective

• account for the main actors in rural areas

• orally and in writing discuss local perspectives on rural development

Content

Students prepare, through lectures, literature studies and seminars, for a one week study trip, when they visit farmers and other entrepreneurs, local groups and individual rural residents and familiarize themselves with their activities.

Based on the study trip, the students make a group project, which is presented orally and in writing, and they also write an individual text. Both theoretical and practical elements are included in the course, such as literature studies, seminars and field studies.

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

Approved take-home examination. Approved group work and approved individual texts. Approved participation in compulsory seminars and study trip.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
• For the examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Transitional provisions

• Exams: At least three retake sessions (renewed exams) must be offered within two years of the decision to cancel the course. • Compulsory elements: At least one opportunity for a retake session must be offered within two years of the decision to cancel the course.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.