NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 國際非政府組織(NGOs) 領導、營運與管理(5122)
(Eng.) Leadership and Management of International Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
Offering Dept International Master Program in Agriculture
Course Type Elective Credits 3 Teacher Szu-Hung Chen
Department International Master Program in Agriculture/Graduate Language English Semester 2024-FALL
Course Description 1. This is a 3-credit hour, face-to-face and distant-learning hybrid course.
2. It is also a teaching collaborating course operated by both NCHU and Texas A&M University (TAMU), USA.
3. In this course, we will :(1) learn fundamental knowledge, concepts, and topics regarding Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs); (2) study case studies in various aspects, such as implementation of the SDGs ,agricultural resilience ,organic/eco-friendly farming, rural empowerment, agriculture leaderships; (3) practice skills related to leadership development and communication.
4. Our goal is to inform and exchange views. For each topic, your objectives are to understand the fundamental problems and potentials of each situation and to develop effective strategies when acting as a leader.
5. At the onset, the instructor will work with students to learn implications as an agricultural leader, and to develop their final projects as professional practicum.
6. Students are expected learn the framework on conducting an integrated, institutional assessment (e.g., NGO) based on his/her choice regarding the efficacy of the organization and/or its programs.
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course Y
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives Competency Indicators Ratio(%) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
This course is designed :
(1)To present trends and increasing power of NGOs relating to natural resource management, agricultural resilience and/or sustainable
development;
(2)To help students gain in-depth understanding of the organizational structures, functions, planning and management processes of environmental
NGOs;
(3) To provide students with real world exposures and to help cultivate students' technical skills and leadership qualities for possible professional careers.
1.Professional agricultural knowledge
2.Master Thesis
3.Logic/ data collection and analysis
4.Using English as the means for communication
5.Global Perspective
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Exercises
Lecturing
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Practicum
Discussion
Networking/Distance Education
topic Discussion/Production
Quiz
Other
Study Outcome
Assignment
Oral Presentation
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Introduction to the instructor, course syllabus, and grading rubrics.
Ice-breaking for the classroom.
Visioning and its importance to Non-governmental Organizations(NGOs)
Week 2 Definitions and examples of NGOs
NGOs and their operations
Week 3 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Satoyama Initiative (I)
Week 4 NGOs and implementation of SDGs and the Satoyama Initiative(II)

In-class Discussions: NGOs in an emerging global civil society
Week 5 Case studies: Roles and perspectives of NGOs in Ecosystem Conservation and Restoration
Week 6 Case studies: Roles and perspectives of NGOs in community development
Week 7 Agricultural Leadership and capacity building
(Guest Speaker)
Week 8 What makes a leader?
Ethics for leader
Week 9 Leadership development panel part I
(Co-teaching with the guest instructor from TAMU)
Week 10 Leadership development panel part II
(Co-teaching with the guest instructor from TAMU)
Week 11 Self-learning Week
Participating GEAR-UP Forum and related activities on Nov. 11-13; Activity report write-up
Week 12 Case studies: Roles and perspectives of NGOs in promoting organic/eco-farming practices
Week 13 Case studies: Roles and perspectives of NGOs in an aging society
Week 14 Governance and accountability of NGOs
In class activity: SWOT Analysis
Week 15 The politics of NGO’s fundraising

Instruction of final project (both individual and group)
Week 16 Comprehensive reviews of course contents

Final project Development
Week 17 Self-learning Week
Preparation of Final project presentation
Week 18 Final project presentation
Evaluation
1. In-class or Online Discussion and participation:20 %
2. NCHU-TAMU co-teaching panel participation: 15 % (part of evaluation will be done by TAMU faculty).
3. Assignments: 40 %
4. Final project development: 25 % (Group: 15%，Individual: 10%)
Textbook & other References
All Class handouts and a list of assigned readings provided by the instructor through NCHU- iLearning.
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
# All class materials can be accessed through NCHU iLearning. NCHU iLearning is also used to conduct class assessments, to submit course assignments, and to check grades.
# Teaching methods including:
(1) Previewing and reviewing course materials online.
(2) Leading and participation in discussion forum.
(3) Assignment write-up.
(4) Practicing data collection and analysis.
(5) NCHU-TAMU co-teaching panel exercise and participation.
(6) Proposal and final project development.
Office Hours
By appointment
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs
01.No Poverty   02.Zero Hunger   03.Good Health and Well-Being   04.Quality Education   05.Gender Equality   06.Clean Water and Sanitation   08.Decent Work and Economic Growth   10.Reduced Inequalities   11.Sustainable Cities and Communities   12.Responsible Consumption   13.Climate Action   14.Life Below Water   15.Life On Land   16.Peace and Justice   17.Partnerships for the Goalsinclude experience courses：Y
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