TRADE 7005 - Agriculture and Food in International Trade
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code TRADE 7005 Course Agriculture and Food in International Trade Coordinating Unit Institute for International Trade Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 36 hours Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assumed Knowledge TRADE 5000 Assessment Typically, participation, group work, final assignment. Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Vutha Hing
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this intensive course, students will be able to:
1 Explain different national models for agricultural production and trade and their implications for the trading system; 2 Identify and analyse the impacts of agricultural trade policies and policy instruments; 3 Explain how agricultural reforms affect economic development and food security with a special focus on the developing world; 4 Apply value chain analysis to specific sectoral contexts to help in the identification of export opportunities 5 Assess changing global patterns of consumption and distribution of food and how food processors and retailers manage the supply chain 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 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.
4,5 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.
1,2,3,4,5 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.
1,2,3,4,5 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
1,2,3,4,5 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.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
To cover the range of topics on agriculture and food in international trade students are asked to undertake individual preliminary readings and research before class.
It is expected that students spend at least two to three hours of preliminary reading before each face to face session. The below suggested list of reading should be considered by each student.
Recommended Resources
This course is an introduction to the concepts of agriculture and food in internationaltrade. The supplementary texts provided
below will help students to better understand the material discussed in class and to improve their understanding of trade and development.
1. Students with no background in international economics or trade may wish to read and introductory text before starting the classes.
* “International Trade: Free, Fair and Open?”, is an OECD publication that contains an easy introduction to the concepts and the data. It is FREELY AVAILABLE in different formats here http://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/trade/international-trade_9789264060265-en
* Alternately (or as well) students should consult the introductory chapters of a standard textbook (available in the Library or frequently at second-hand bookstores) such as Chapter 1 of “International Econmics” by Krugman and Obstfeld (Addison-Wesley – several editions)
2. Students not familiar with the structure and content of the WTO Agreements could read at least the second chapter of ‘Understanding the WTO’ that can be found on-line here: http://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/whatis_e/tif_e/utw_chap2_e.pdf
* Students should also acquaint themselves with the content of at least Articles I - III of the GATT (1947) that can be found at http://www.wto.org/english/docs_e/legal_e/gatt47_01_e.htm
3. Students should be familiar with, and to practice, good English grammar and expression. A suitable modern grammar such as Patricia T. O’Conner’s “Woe is I” (the latest edition, 2009, published by Penguin Putnam is available from many largebookstores e.g. Dymocks. The on-line price is $19.95 plus shipping).
This course assumes that students are familiar with the terms and concepts of the e-learning Module 1 of Trade 5000: International Trade: Negotiations and Agreements. Access to this information can be gained through the following links:
Tariffs
https://360.articulate.com/review/content/2659b5a6-7898-4ac2-853f-297a6fa9790f/review
Quotas
https://360.articulate.com/review/content/5afe8401-61a1-4b7a-acbb-0821b03e83bc/review
Subsidies
https://360.articulate.com/review/content/122056a8-0f6d-4622-bffe-293b740e8953/review
Dumping
https://360.articulate.com/review/content/361cbce1-faa5-4e7d-95b8-e044b74b85a5/review
Terms of Trade
https://360.articulate.com/review/content/fa543c88-ae58-467d-be81-96ba522bfdb9/review
Regional Trade Agreements
https://360.articulate.com/review/content/552a760e-cbd9-4456-8d20-b5cf64d2fb0e/review
Trade Creation and Trade Diversion
https://360.articulate.com/review/content/6ab829db-5894-4a4b-9be7-6acbefc8f5e6/review
Online Learning
Laptops/Tablets
This course relies heavily on the use of on-line research materials. Students are strongly encouraged to bring a wifi-enabled device (preferably a laptop or tablet) to class to follow along with the demonstrations.
Online resources
* World Trade Organization: www.wto.org
* World Bank on Trade: http://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/trade
* World Bank - General: www.worldbank.org/research/trade
* Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development: www.oecd.org
* International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development: www.ictsd.org
* Institute for International Trade: http://www.iit.adelaide.edu.au/
* Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy: www.iatp.org/
* International Trade Centre: www.intracen.org (and use of the ITC trade map)
* Food and Agriculture Organization: www.fao.org
* United Nations Conference on Trade and Development: www.unctad.org
* United Nations Development Programme: www.undp.org (see Human Development Reports)
* United Nations Millennium Project: www.unmillenniumproject.org
* Asian Development Bank: www.adb.org
* African Development Bank www.afdb.org
* Inter-American Development Bank www.iadb.org
Other online references will be given during the course.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
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Assessment
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- 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.
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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.
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