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Syllabus

ÖT0001 The Practice of Rural Development, 15.0 Credits

Landsbygdsutvecklingens praktik

Subjects

Tvärvetenskap

Education cycle

Master’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Single module	15.0	0101

Advanced study in the main field

Second cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Master’s level (AXX)

Grading scale

Language

English

Prior knowledge

Knowledge equivalent to 180 credits, including 90 credits within a particular major within humanities, social or natural sciences. Knowledge equivalent to English 6 (Swedish educational system).

Objectives

The objective of this course is to enable the student to develop their proffessional capabilities though field work in real life situations in the field of rural development. The course also aims to give students the opportunity to engage with future potential employers and to give them an insight in the practicalities of working environments.

After completion of this course the student shall be able to:

• In written and oral form present and critically evaluate the work life situations in rural development.

• In written and oral form reflect on the role of science in the practical work of rural development.

• In written and oral form reflect on sustainability issues in the practical work of rural development.

• In written and oral form reflect on ethical dilemmas of working in the field of rural development.

Content

In this course students have the opportunity to integrate, explore and critically evaluate, previously learned knowledge and skills, in a relevant work life setting. The course is designed as a project course, in which the students are given particular assignments (reflective diary and report).

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 written presentation of reflective diary. Approved written and oral presentation of report.

• 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

The student identifies, asks and suggests a suitable place of work for an internship, which is accepted by SLU.

Responsible department

Department of Urban and Rural Development