Course overview
The course will examine the geographical components of food security globally in the historic, early and late modern eras. Case studies will be drawn from Australian and international contexts to examine humanities changing relationship with the systems of production, supply, ecology, economy and society fundamental to the provision of and access to sufficient, nutritious food. Students will be guided through the development of an in-depth critique of the historical, socio-ecological and development processes relating to a food commodity, system or a region of their choice. The outcomes of these investigations will be presented in written and oral form.
Course learning outcomes
- Understand food security and agricultural issues in Australia and internationally
- Analyse the relationships between food and agricultural activities and society & the environment
- Translate generic concepts & methods into reviews of contemporary, real-world food production, exchange & policy using a variety of methods of conceptualisation & critical analysis
- Critically assess theoretical and conceptual issues relating to the emerging risks both to food and agricultural systems
- Present synthesised and critically evaluated information in oral and written forms
- Work effectively to create outputs of professional quality, both independently & within team environments