Course Description
Contemporary issues at the nexus of food and water systems are examined using the lens of conflict transformation. Through this lens, we will analyze associated social and environmental conflicts, with an emphasis on dynamics of power and justice. Students will learn about transformative interventions associated with the conflicts we cover in class.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Analyze social and environmental conflicts at the food-water nexus through theories and models of power, participatory governance, international relations, violence prevention, peace development, and conflict management;
- Evaluate different lenses and approaches to conflict analysis;
- Critically examine the role of conflict transformation approaches for community building;
- Examine the transdisciplinary nature of transformative interventions.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Article Summary and Class Database | 33 points |
| Midterm Summary | 10 points |
| White Paper Outline | 5 points |
| White Paper | 42 points |
| TED Talk | 10 points |
Standard Grading Scale Matrix
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 94 – 100% | A |
| 90 – 93% | A- |
| 87 – 89% | B+ |
| 83 – 86% | B |
| 80 – 82% | B- |
| 77 – 79% | C+ |
| 73 – 76% | C |
| 70 – 72% | C- |
| 67 – 69% | D+ |
| 63–66% | D / D- / F |
| 60–62% / Below 60% | D / D- / F |
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance/participation is not a graded component included in the student's final grade for this course.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.