Introduction to rural development
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Information from the course leader
Välkomna till kursen Introduktion till landsbygdsutveckling LU0102
Hej alla ni som är antagna till programmen Agronom-landsbygdsutveckling och Samhällsutveckling-landsbygd! Denna Introduktionskurs är gemensam för dessa båda program.
Måndagen 30/8 är det upprop och information från studierektorerna på det program ni är antagna till. Information om detta uppdateras löpande på: https://student.slu.se/studier/nystudent/uppsala/terminsstart/
Kursstart för Introduktionskursen sker onsdag 1 sept kl.10.15 - 12.00 på plats på Ultuna i sal X. Det är obligatorisk närvaro. Men om du har covid symptom eller är riskgrupp för covid-19, så kan du vara med på zoom istället. Länk kommer i ett nytt meddelande senare,
Namn på de tre kursböckerna hittar ni under fliken Litteraturlista. Dessa böcker kommer att användas under fler kurser under utbildningen, så det är värt att köpa dem. Ytterligare litteratur tillkommer i form av artiklar, bokkapitel mm som ni får tillgång till i lärplattformen Canvas, under senare delen av augusti.
Vi ser fram emot att träffa er!
Malin Beckman, Emil Sandström och Emma Sahlström (kursledare)
malin.beckman@slu.se 073 957 1371
Course evaluation
The course evaluation is now closed
LU0102-10259 - Course evaluation report
Once the evaluation is closed, the course coordinator and student representative have 1 month to draft their comments. The comments will be published in the evaluation report.
Additional course evaluations for LU0102
Academic year 2023/2024
Introduction to rural development (LU0102-10365)
2023-08-28 - 2023-10-30
Academic year 2022/2023
Introduction to rural development (LU0102-10096)
2022-08-29 - 2022-10-31
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
LU0102 Introduction to rural development, 15.0 Credits
Introduktion till landsbygdsutvecklingSubjects
Rural Development Rural DevelopmentEducation cycle
Bachelor’s levelModules
Title | Credits | Code |
---|---|---|
All examined parts except the essay | 10.0 | 0102 |
Essay | 5.0 | 0103 |
Advanced study in the main field
First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirementsBachelor’s level (G1N)
Grading scale
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.
Language
SwedishPrior knowledge
General entry requirements for higher education.Objectives
The course aims to provide students with an introduction to studies at SLU, the subject of rural development and potential professional roles. The course also aims to give students an understanding of central concepts and theories on rural development. Emphasis is also given general skills, such as scientific writing, associated with employability in the future.
After completing the course, students should be able to:
explain concepts and theories about the preconditions for rural development, including sustainable development;
discuss opportunities and challenges for rural areas in Sweden and the rest of the world;
describe the social organization of rural development and discuss interests and power relations, both locally and globally;
describe the natural resource sector, with a focus on agriculture and animal husbandry, and their role in society;
discuss the role of agriculture roles for rural development;
search, critically process and discuss scientific literature, in speech and writing;
understand and use the criteria for scientific writing.
Content
The course consists of a mix of lectures, seminars, study visits and project work, individual and in groups. The project work is presented orally or in writing and discussed during seminars.
The course provides a broad introduction to the field rural development with its multidisciplinary nature. The course covers the preconditions for rural development, the actors, interests, organization and power relationships that affect rural areas, both locally and globally. The course covers sustainable development and introduces agricultural history. The course places emphasis on generic skills with a focus on written and oral communication, critical thinking, and study methods.
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
The course objectives are assessed through written assignments and oral presentations, and approved participation in compulsory parts.
- 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.
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.
Additional information
Costs of study visits may apply. Some lectures may be conducted in English.Responsible department
Department of Urban and Rural Development
Further information
Litterature list
- Rural Development Författare: Pain, Adam and Hansen, Kjell ISBN: 9781138775664 1) Rural Författare: Michael Woods ISBN: 9781136919183 Kommentar: Kapitel 1,3,4,5 och 9
- Studentens skrivhandbok Författare: Schött, K., Hållsten, S., Moberg,B., Strand,H., ISBN: 9789147114085