Global Seminar Course

Overview

Food security and its relationship to sustainable development are issues of increasing global concern. This multidisciplinary course explores interrelationships between food, population, the environment, and socio-economic development through a case study/discussion approach.

Course Objectives:

• Understand the concepts of sustainability and sustainable development
• Exposure to interdisciplinary scholarship
• Gain global perspective on global issues
• Experience technology in a modern classroom

Case Study Topics:

• Population Growth
• Globalization, Trade and Development
• Global Warming/Climate Change
• Food Systems and Safety
• Biodiversity Management
• Agroforestry
• Sustainable Tourism
• Global and Local Water Concerns
• Response to Natural Disaster
• Urban Design and Green Cities

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Delivery of the Course

Modern information and communication technologies enable proactive student-to-student and student-to-instructor interaction in this global course:

• Internet


• On-line course management site with:
• Discussion Boards
• Virtual Chat Rooms
• Email
• Live and Interactive Videoconference
• On-site traditional classroom discussions

Enhancing Student Interaction and Learning

This seminar is highly interactive and its success depends on active student participation, by sharing experiences and perspectives on the discussion board and in class. Platforms to enhance student learning and interaction include:

• Participation in class and web-based discussion
• Written reflections on assigned readings and case studies
• Active engagement in the international student group, and participation in preparation of project assignment.

Current Faculty Involved

Global Seminar Faculty: Learning Clusters 1-7

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Sample Videoconferences

• Population


• Biodiversity


• Ecotourism

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