Rurality, Livelihood and Gender
Entry Requirements
Course facts
LU0096, Rurality, Livelihood and Gender, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus
Level
Second cycle (A1N)
Main field of study
Rural Development, Environmental Science
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.
Course language
English
Entry Requirements
Objectives
The course provides practical tools for analysing rural livelihoods within a gender and development perspective. After the course the student shall be able to:
- describe and critically discuss the dominant theories and perspectives underlying policies and programmes in rural development
- evaluate and critically discuss the role of institutions, policies and programmes which aim to improve food security and social security of rural livelihoods
- describe and critically discuss interrelations between rural and urban, farm and non-farm strategies in building household livelihoods
- evaluate and critically discuss people’s motivations and livelihood strategies, in relation to rural development
- describe and critically discuss, in written and oral form, using gender and development theory, the relation between rural development, food security and social security of rural livelihoods.
Content
The course aims to provide an overview of the food security and social security situation of rural livelihoods, partly drawing on gender analysis. It elaborates on the interrelations between rural and urban, farm and non-farm strategies in building household livelihoods. The focus is on low-income countries and marginal areas of production and livelihoods, particularly regions in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa that are affected by poverty. The course addresses the interconnections between rural development, gender, institutions, food security, social security and poverty.
Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course
Written and oral exam, presentations and exercises. Approved examination.
Responsible Department/Equivalent
Department of Urban and Rural Development
Supplementary information
Included in program
- Rural Development and Natural Resource Management - Master's Programme
- EnvEuro - European Master in Environmental Science
Module set
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Single module | 15.0 | 0201 |
The Course Replaces
LU0052, LU0055, LU0081