NCHU Course Outline |
Course Name | (中) 農村發展政策與實務(5100) | ||||
(Eng.) Rural development policy and practice | |||||
Offering Dept | International Master Program in Agriculture | ||||
Course Type | Elective | Credits | 2 | Teacher | Szu-Hung Chen |
Department | International Master Program in Agriculture/Graduate | Language | English | Semester | 2024-FALL |
Course Description | This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the theories, practices, and challenges associated with promoting sustainability and development in rural areas. Rural development is a critical component of national and global agendas, as it addresses poverty alleviation, food security, environmental conservation, and social equity. Throughout the course, students will explore various dimensions of rural development, including agriculture, infrastructure, natural resource management, renewable energy, entrepreneurship, governance, health, education, and gender inclusion. We will examine how sustainable rural development can improve rural communities' quality of life while minimizing negative environmental impacts. Course participants will engage in discussions, case studies, readings, and practical exercises (e.g., SWOT analysis) to gain insights into implementing sustainability in the context of rural development. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to analyze rural development challenges, implement sustainable interventions, and contribute to the well-being of rural populations. |
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Prerequisites | self-directed learning in the course | Y |
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This course will prepare students to actively participate in discussions on rural development policies, engage with real-world case studies, and propose sustainable solutions for rural challenges. It will also encourage critical thinking and interdisciplinary approaches to address the complex and evolving nature of rural development in the upcoming future. In particular, this course will: (1) Analyze the role of government, NGOs, or/and locals in rural development. (2) Examine the interplay of agriculture, natural resource management, and renewable energy in rural sustainability. (3) Evaluate the importance of infrastructure, education, healthcare, and entrepreneurship in rural livelihoods. (4) Develop practical monitoring, evaluation, and project planning skills for rural development initiatives. (5) Identify emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in sustainable rural development. |
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Assignments: 40%; Discussion (online or in-class): 20%; Final term project: 25%; In-class performance (except discussion): 15% |
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• Class handouts and a list of assigned readings provided by the instructor through NCHU iLeaning. • Supplementary materials (Optional): (1)Enamul Haque, A. K., Mukhopadhyay, P., Nepal, M., Shammin, M.R. (2022). Climate change and community resilience: Insights from South Asia. Singapore: Springer Singapore. (2) Shepherd, A. (1998). Sustainable Rural Development. London, UK: Red Globe Press. |
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All class materials can be accessed through NCHU iLearning. NCHU iLearning may also be used to conduct parts of class assessments, to submit course assignments, to broadcast announcements, and to distribute class materials. |
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Update Date, year/month/day:2024/09/07 23:22:42 | Printed Date, year/month/day:2024 / 10 / 13 |
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