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Bachelor Organic Agriculture

G20 Agricultural Sociology, Agricultural Policy (formerly: Agricultural History, Agricultural Policy, Agricultural Sociology))

Coordinator	Prof. Dr. A. Thiel
Language: German	German
Credits	6
Stud. Workload	180h, including 60h contact hours
Frequency (WS / SS)	WS, annually
Course content	Agricultural sociology: Students gain an overview of the subject of environmental, rural and agricultural sociology as well as an insight into sociological theories and methods for analyzing selected issues in environmental, rural and agricultural sociology. The aim is also to strengthen students' ability to critically discuss scientific concepts. Agricultural policy: Students are familiar with important agricultural policy measures, their justifications, (possible) effects and interactions. They are able to apply and implement this knowledge in a practical context.
Qualification objective	Agricultural history: Acquisition of basic knowledge; Recognition: Diversity of hist. Recognize: diversity of historical processes, plurality of research. Approaches and methods. Agricultural sociology: Students gain an overview of the subject of environmental, rural and agricultural sociology as well as an insight into sociological theories and methods for analyzing selected issues in environmental, rural and agricultural sociology. The aim is also to strengthen students' ability to critically discuss scientific concepts. Agricultural policy: Students are familiar with important agricultural policy measures, their justifications, (possible) effects and interactions. They are able to apply and implement this knowledge in a practical context.
Literature reference	Achilles, W. 1993: German Agricultural History in the Age of Reforms and Industrialization. Stuttgart; Herrmann, K. 1985: Plowing, sowing, harvesting. Landarbeit und Landtechnik in der Geschichte, Reinbek; Over-ton, M. 1996: Agricultural Revolution in England. The Transformation of the Agrarian Economy 1500 - 1850, Cambridge; Ernährungspolitischer Bericht der Bundesregierung; Situationsbericht des Deutschen Bauernver-bandes; von Henrichsmeyer und Witzke 1991: Lehrbuch für Agrarpolitik; Anderegg 1999: Lehrbuch Agrarpolitik; Abl (ed.): Der Kritische Agrarbericht; Vahlen: Kompendium der Wirtschaftstheorie und Wirtschaftspo-litk; Agarwirtschaft (journal); AgraEurope (journal)
Teaching form	Lecture 60h
Proof of performance	Written exam 2h (100%)
Applicability	Compulsory subject according to §10 (3) PO BSc Organic Agriculture; prerequisite in particular for all economic and social science modules
Recommended prerequisites for participation.	None

Master Organic Agriculture

L66 Socio-cultural dimensions of rural development

Coordinator	Prof. Dr. C. Neu
Language	German
Credits	6
Stud. Workload	180h, including 60h contact hours
Frequency (WS / SS)	SS, annually
Course content	The module is divided into two main areas: On the one hand, basic sociological explanatory approaches to rural society in Germany, selected theoretical explanatory approaches and empirical studies on education and migration, peripheralization of rural areas, transformation of agriculture in East Germany, among others, are discussed and, on the other hand, theories from social, work and organizational psychology are applied to the agricultural sector and rural areas. Current topics such as suicides of French farmers, the increasing number of mental illnesses in agriculture, workload and work-life balance, the desire for self-realization while at the same time (living out) traditions, etc. will be discussed.
Qualification objective	Ability to classify development processes in the socio-cultural context. Understanding processes of knowledge construction and tradition building.
Literature reference	Beetz, S., K. Brauer and C. Neu (eds.) 2005: Handwörterbuch zur ländlichen Gesellschaft in Deutschland, Wiesbaden Ambrosoli, M. 1997: The Wild and the Sown, Cambridge Mitterauer, M. 2003: Why Europe? Medieval foundations of a special path Mitterauer, M., Sieder, R. (eds.) 1982: Historical Family Research, Frankfurt a. M. Kauffeld, S. 2014: Work, organizational and personnel psychology for bachelor students. Heidelberg: Springer Marcus, B. 2011: Introduction to work and organizational psychology. Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden
Teaching form	Seminar 60h
Proof of performance	2 presentations (approx. 20 min + 10 p.) 50% each
Applicability	Compulsory elective subject according to § 10 (5) PO MSc Organic Agriculture
Prerequisites for participation.	Admission requirements according to § 9 PO MSc Organic Agriculture

Master Sustainable International Agriculture

E21 Rural sociology

Coordinator	Prof. Dr. Claudia Neu
Languages	English, German
Credits	6
Stud. Workload	180h, including 56h contact hours
Frequency (WS / SS)	SS, annually
Course content	As an introduction to rural sociology, this course is designed to give an overview of thesociological concepts of "demographic change", "social structural developments andsocial problems in rural areas" (deprivation, rural poverty): Lectures outline each ofthese issues and position them within the context of sociology. We will use seminars todebate key questions raised during lectures and to discuss selected issues based onacademic publications.
Qualification objective	One of the primary objectives of this course is to introduce students to the principles ofsociology in general and key concepts of rural sociology in particular. In addition, wewant to provide the analytical tools for understanding the processes inherent to theseconcepts. Beyond that, the course aims at enhancing students' ability to identify differentresearch perspectives and to critically discuss and analyze research strategies andmethods.
Literature reference	Adequate literature is presented in the lecture; text book chapters supply basic knowledge and arecomplemented by scientific publications.
Proof of performance	Presentation of and critical discussion on concepts and methods in the field of rural- andagricultural sociology.
Prerequisite for participation.	none
(as of 08.03.2020)	(Current information can be found in the SIA module directory )

Master International Food Business and Consumer Studies

F21 Changing societies, intercultural communication

Coordinator	Prof. Dr. Claudia Neu
Languages	English, German
Credits	6
Stud. Workload	180h, including 56h contact hours
Frequency (WS / SS)	SS, annually
Course content	Intercultural management Culture and cultural patterns; Processes of cross-cultural adaptation; Intercultural communication and dialogue; Leadership and personality in intercultural contexts; Management of change ; Working with conflict and resistance Changing societies Patterns of change in western history; The Agricultural Revolution; Intertwining reforms of the nineteenth century: social and agrarian; History of the Organic Movement; Food supply and changing nutrition habits in history Students should become acquainted with the history of agricultural systems and nutritional habits, in order to adequately evaluate and influence the role of organic agriculture in the process of accelerated change, characteristic of contemporary western societies. A systematic survey of agents and patterns of change in history is to be combined with a detailed view on the development of European agriculture and food supply, beginning with the history of the early Agricultural Revolution in England Objectives: Students are able to successfully perform in contexts where intercultural communication, co-operation and management are in demand. Based on their knowledge about the history of agricultural systems and nutritional habits they are able to adequately evaluate and influence the role of organic agriculture in the process of accelerated change, characteristic of contemporary western societies.
Literature reference	Augsburger I.D.W. 1992: Conflict Mediation Across Cultures. Louisville Bennett, M. J. (ed.) 1998: Basic Concepts of Intercultural Communication. London Hodgetts R. M. & Luthans F. 2000: International Management. Culture, Strategy and Behavior. Boston Huntington S. 1996: The Clash of Civilizations. New York Harris P. R. & Moran R. T. 1991: Managing Cultural Differences. Houston Hall E. T. 1976: Beyond Culture. New York Overton M. 1996: Agricultural Revolution in England. The Transformation of the Agrarian Economy 1500 1850. Cambridge Conford P. 2001: The Origins of the Organic Movement. Edinburgh Thirsk J. 1978: Economic Policy and Projects. The Development of a Consumer Society in Early Modern England, Oxford
Proof of performance	homework, seminar speech
Prerequisite for participation	none