Course Name	International Agriculture
Credits	3
Professor(s)	Name	Zhin Ryong Choe
	Affiliation	Agronomy

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Course Objectives

This course characterizes and discusses the major agricultural  problems worldwide. Web-based resources are used in the lecture. The course will maintain a relatively informal structure that depends on active student attendance and participation in class meetings along with self-study to achieve the course objectives. Examination of formal and non-formal international agriculture and related situations and processes which influence agricultural development in developing countries are extensively discussed.

MAIN TEXTBOOK and FURTHER READINGS

There is no textbook for this course. A list of the required readings from current journals and books and on the World Wide Web is posted at

http://www.contractor-books.com/DE/Intnl_Agriculture.htm

http://www.iadi.or.kr/

http://www2.rda.go.kr/itcc/Korean/default.asp

As a distance education student you have complete access to the Internet.

It is essential that you complete the assigned readings before class on the date they are due! Your participation in the class discussion will require familiarity with the assigned material. Occasional unannounced in-class writing assignments will be used to motivate your keeping up with the reading. Other related links are available on

http://ip.cals.cornell.edu/courses/iard402/2001fall/related402.htm

ASSIGNMENTS AND GRADING

Assignments: Active class participation is expected from each student during each weekly meeting, including the posting of questions and responses to the e-mail zrchoe@yahoo.com

Grading Scheme: A minimum of three case studies will be completed throughout the course. Each case study will contribute to your overall understanding of International Agriculture. Attendance(10%), Mid-term Exam(30%), Final Exam(40%), Tasks(20%)

COURSE SCHEDULE

Course Outline

Week 1. Understanding the Importance of Agriculture to All Nations.

Week 2. Population Growth and the Associated Food Deficit Problem.

Week 3. The Worldwide Problem of Providing for Adequate Human Nutrition.

Week 4. The Nature and Extent of Agricultural Production Worldwide.

Week 5. Environmental and Social Influences on Global Agricultural Production.

Week 6. Energy and Agricultural Production/ Appropriate Agricultural Technologies.

Week 7. Dimensions and Implications of World Agricultural Trade.

Week 8. Political Aspects of World Food Production/Fostering Worldwide Agricultural Development:

Week 9. Institutions and Agencies Providing Assistance and Training Programs.

Week 10. Financing Programs for Agricultural Production and Development.

Week 11. Human Resource Development-A Key to Development of Modern Agriculture.

Week 12. Agricultural Education/Extension-Formal Instructional Services.

Week 13. Agricultural Research-A Major Force in Development.

Week 14. Design and Implementation of Agricultural and Rural Development.

Week 15. Transforming Knowledge, Skills, and Commitment-Summing Up and Moving Forward./Final examination/evaluation

CONTACT DETAILS

Tel:Tel: 82-55-751-5425 ;  e-mail: zrchoe@yahoo.com