| Dozent/in |
Dr. Tim Christian Wegenast |
| Veranstaltungsart |
Hauptseminar |
| Code |
FS251548 |
| Semester |
Frühjahrssemester 2025 |
| Durchführender Fachbereich |
Politikwissenschaft |
| Studienstufe |
Bachelor
Master |
| Termin/e |
wöchentlich (Do), ab 06.03.2025, 12:15 - 16:00 Uhr, 4.B02 |
| Umfang |
2 Semesterwochenstunden |
| Turnus |
14-täglich |
| Inhalt |
In Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, most of the population still lives in rural areas, with a large share employed in agriculture. However, pressure on land in these regions has intensified due to factors such as large-scale land acquisitions, mineral extraction, industrial expansion, climate change, and urbanization. Development theorists agree that improved land governance is crucial for poverty reduction, addressing climate-related food insecurity, promoting sustainable livelihoods, fostering socio-ecological resilience, and supporting inclusive development.
In this course, we will examine how the use and management of agricultural and grazing land impact local communities. Specifically, we will analyze how various governance approaches can either mitigate or worsen risks linked to resource extraction and land use, such as environmental degradation, limited employment opportunities, food insecurity, and social inequality. To promote secure rural livelihoods, we need a deeper understanding of how food systems, agricultural production methods, land governance structures, and institutional contexts shape local sustainable development.
The seminar will provide an overview of how property rights and governance systems can influence the efficient and sustainable use of land. Students will be encouraged to think in a transdisciplinary manner, bridging diverse fields and translating evidence-based research into policy recommendations and actionable solutions for contemporary rural challenges. |
| Schlagworte |
Nachhaltigkeit |
| E-Learning |
https://lms.uzh.ch/url/RepositoryEntry/17675780625 |
| Lernziele |
• Learning about policies and institutional conditions capable of producing socially and environmentally more acceptable forms of land use
• Encouraging debate and critical thinking on sustainable local livelihoods by highlighting how institutions may shape the production, distribution, and consumption of scarce resources
• Understanding distributive struggles over the costs and benefits of land use
• Learning to read theoretical literature and empirical contributions
• Developing an understanding of transdisciplinary approaches by learning to bridge multiple disciplines and integrate evidence-based research with policy considerations and practical, context-sensitive solutions. |
| Voraussetzungen |
Willingness to engage in reading, to actively participate in group work, and contribute to class discussions. |
| Sprache |
Englisch |
| Anmeldung |
***Wichtig*** Um Credits zu erwerben ist die Anmeldung zur Lehrveranstaltung über das UniPortal zwingend erforderlich. Die Anmeldung ist ab zwei Wochen vor bis zwei Wochen nach Beginn des Semesters möglich. An- und Abmeldungen sind nach diesem Zeitraum nicht mehr möglich. Die genauen Anmeldedaten finden Sie hier: http://www.unilu.ch/ksf/semesterdaten |
| Prüfung |
• Two presentations in class (30% and 50%)
• Participation in class discussions and group work (20%) |
| Abschlussform / Credits |
Presentation, Group work and active participation (graded) / 4 Credits
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| Hörer-/innen |
Nach Vereinbarung |
| Kontakt |
tim.wegenast@uni-konstanz.de |
| Material |
Wird auf OLAT publiziert |
| Literatur |
• Antle John M. and Srabashi Ray. 2020. Sustainable Agricultural Development: An Economic Perspective. London: Palgrave Macmillan.
• Clapp, Jennifer. 2020. Food. Cambridge: Polity Press, 3rd edition.
• FAO. 2017. Strengthening Sector Policies for Better Food Security and Nutrition Results. Rome: Food and Agricultural Organization.
Full reading list will be provided in the syllabus via OLAT
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