AGRIBUS 7053 - Globalisation & Agriculture in Emerging Economies

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2024

In this course, we will examine the interconnections between development, growth, agriculture and globalisation, the role of agriculture in economic development and structural transformation. Topics include economic growth, economic development, inequality, inequity, poverty and how they are measured. We will study these topics using emerging economies as case studies. We will talk about BRIICS (Brazil, Russia, India, Indonesia, China, and South Africa) what characterises their economic development, and their role in international food and trade systems. We will also discuss the characteristics of agricultural systems, agricultural technology transfer, gender roles in agriculture, land, labour, input and credit markets, and risk and uncertainty within the context of emerging economies.

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Course Details

Course Code	AGRIBUS 7053
Course	Globalisation & Agriculture in Emerging Economies
Coordinating Unit	Centre for Global Food & Resources
Term	Semester 2
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Assessment	Assignments, presentation, quizzes, engagement

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Alexandra Peralta

Course Coordinator:

Name:	Dr. Alexandra Peralta
Email:	alexandra.peralta@adelaide.edu.au
Location:	Nexus 10 - Level 6
Phone:	8313 1783
Consultation Hours:	TBA

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Idenfity the concepts of economic growth and economic development, poverty and inequality, their differences and importance for policy, how they are measure and how they evolve in time.
Examine the role of emerging economies and the changes in world agricultural trade systems.
Compare the basic characteristics of agricultural systems around the world and how they have changed.
Identify components of agricultural development strategies and potential solutions to current world development issues.
Identify the role of human capital and gender in agriculture and identify the characteristics of land, labour, inputs and credit markets in agriculture, the role of risk and uncertainty on farmers' decision-making.
Apply concepts learned during the course to analyse case studies and particular problems.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.	1,2,3,4,5
Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.	1,2,3,4,5,6
Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.	5,6
Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.	6
Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.	4
Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.	NA
Attribute 7: Digital capabilities Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.	6
Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.	6

Learning Resources

Required Resources

The required and suggested readings for the course are found in the modules section of the course in myUni. Students are expected to read all required readings before class, and prepare for class discussion. The suggested readings list is provided for students who want to gain in depth understanding of the class topics. During the course some readings may be changed or added. Students will be notified with anticipation of these changes so they can prepare for class.

Recommended Resources

Textbooks:

Norton, G. W., Alwang, J., & Masters, W. A. (2014). Economics of Agricultural Development: World Food Systems and Resource Use (3 edition). New York: Routledge.

Hansen, H. O. (2013). Food Economics: Industry and Markets. New York: Routledge.

Journal articles and peer reviewed journals. Some recommended peer review journals are Agricultural Economics, American Journal of Agricultural Economics, Food Policy, World Development, Global Food Security. Some websites with working papers and policy briefs include http://repec.org/, http://ideas.repec.org/, http://econpapers.repec.org/, International Food Research Policy Institute IFPRI (www.ifpri.org), World Bank (www.worldbank.org) Human Development Report (http://hdr.undp.org/en). Resources are not limited to these ones, newspaper articles and research centre working papers are additional excellent sources of information.

Information on resources to be accessed from the Library (including specialist libraries at the Waite and Roseworthy campuses, and in Law and Music. If relevant provide the contact details of the relevant subject librarian).

Study/essay writing/referencing guides that may be available at the Discipline/School/Faculty level. There are often particular Discipline-related conventions for the presentation of work.

Online Learning

The course makes extensive use of MyUni for purposes including the posting of lecture notes, and important announcements. It is expected that all students will regularly check the MyUni course website, and regularly check their university email accounts.
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

Students are required to attend all lectures. The material is cumulative and intensive, so it is highly undesirable to miss any lecture.

Lectures will follow a seminar format followed by class discussion. Class discussion will focus on concepts and problems raised in weekly readings. Each week at tutorials students will make short presentations and help guide the discussion.

Workload

No information currently available.

Learning Activities Summary

Topics to be covered in this course (subject to change) include:

1. Economic growth and economic development.
2. Development theory and growth strategies.
3. The agricultural sector during economic development. Structural transformation.
4. Emerging Economies and agri-food markets.
4 Globalisation and food markets.
5 Strategies for agricultural development.
6. Adoption of agricultural innovations.
7. Traditional Agriculture. Farming Systems.
9. Human resources, family structure and gender roles.
9. Land, input and labour markets in agriculture.
10. Agricultural financial markets.

The tentative lecture schedule will be posed in MyUni. Any major changes to this schedule will be announced in class and on MyUni.

Specific Course Requirements

Not applicable

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment for this class includes papers, student presentations and engagement. There will not be any exemption from any of these components on account of previous studies or circumstances other than described below. In other words, you are required to submit all assignments by the specified due date or you will not receive full credit for the assignment.

Assessment task	Task Type	Weight	Learning Outcomes
Group Assignment	Group	30%	1,2,3,4,5,6
Paper	Individual	60%	1,2,3,4,5,6
Engagement	Individual	10%	1,2,3,4,5,6
Total		100%

Assessment Related Requirements

Not applicable

Assessment Detail

(i) Paper

Students will turn a paper. This paper will respond to a question that will be posted by the lecturer, and students will complete the assignment during the Semester. The paper is expected to be analytical, rather than a summary of journal articles or class contents, supporting their discussion with relevant references and/or citations. The paper should focus on broad issues rather than on specific details, show your understanding of the concepts presented in the class and how they relate to the question for the paper assignment.

The specific instructions for the paper together with the paper question will be posted in MyUni at the beginning of the course.

This is an individual assignment, you can discuss with your classmates about the topic of the paper, but you should write your own and turn it individually.

(ii) Group assignment

Students will complete a group assignment, this can be a group presentation and report for the class. The lecturer will provide further detail via MyUni.

(iii) Engagement

Class engagement includes class activities and active participation in class discussion. Paper and written reports will be collected for marking engagement.

Submission

The paper should be submitted electronically through Turnitin by the deadline. Paper turned after the deadline will not be accepted. Medical and compassionate reasons will be considered; students should notify the lecturer before the deadline to make arrangements. The lecturer reserves the right to change the paper assignment for students that cannot turn their papers on the deadline because of medical or compassionate reasons.

You must be present the date you are presenting. Otherwise, you lose presentation points. The opportunity to present another time will only be granted under medical and compassionate reasons, other reasons may be considered ONLY if communicated with anticipation to the lecturer.

Students class activities and other written in-class assignments are be submitted online by midnight the date of the lecture.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

Student Feedback

The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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