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 humanitys 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
- Articulate the fundamental principles of the food security, including an understanding of global food systems and sustainability concerns in food security
- Demonstrate competency in key theoretics perspectives and analytical tools required to critically examine business and policy concerns in food security
- Debate the business, policy and societal perspectives on food security
- Apply food security princciples and strategies to global trade and supply chains, including in crises and conflict situations
- Critically analyse and effectively communicate the multidimensional challenges for different actors and institutions in food security