751-6001-00L  Forum: Livestock in the World Food System

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Abstract	This forum is a platform for the critical reflection of relevant topics of livestock in the frame of the world food system comprising issues from basic knowledge to acceptance in society. The exchange is operated by scientific writing and presentation.
Learning objective	In the Forum "Livestock in the World Food System", a topic of significance for livestock agriculture is selected by the students and subsequently dealt with from various angles (from scientific basis to production systems, environmental aspects and to the acceptance by society). The students learn to present a scientific subject in writing and orally to an audience and to defend the presentation in a discussion. Further, feedback is intended to improve the presentation style. Furthermore, the review process of a scientific paper will be demonstrated and applied.
Content	The Forum "Livestock in the World Food System" will take place in blocks of 2 hours each. Once the general topic has been selected, it comprises two parts: Part 1 Aspect 1 - Oral presentation: The students form small groups and are lecturers. Aspect 2 - chairperson: There are moderators which are chosen from outside of the presenting groups and they will lead the discussion and the remaining students and the lecturer are the audience and ask questions. Aspect 3 - feedback: At the beginning, students form teams of 2, which are not in the same group, to give each other feedback on their presentation style. Part 2. Aspect 1 - Scientific writing: Preparation of a critical review of a chosen publication and individual exchange with the lecturer. Aspect 2 - Defense: There will be a discussion in small groups on several dates to discuss the chosen publication in detail and the observations during the process. Introductions to both presentation forms will be given by the lecturer.
Lecture notes	no scriptum
Prerequisites / Notice	Requirements for allocation of the two credit points: - oral talk with sufficient handout - delivery of the scientific writing in sufficient quality - active participation during all presentations (in case of absence there will be additional tasks) - feedback on the presentation style of a student
Competencies	Subject-specific Competencies Concepts and Theories fostered Techniques and Technologies fostered Method-specific Competencies Analytical Competencies fostered Decision-making fostered Problem-solving fostered Social Competencies Communication fostered Cooperation and Teamwork fostered Sensitivity to Diversity fostered Negotiation fostered Personal Competencies Adaptability and Flexibility fostered Creative Thinking fostered Critical Thinking fostered Self-awareness and Self-reflection fostered Self-direction and Self-management fostered

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits	2 credits
Examiners	S. Meese
Type	ungraded semester performance
Language of examination	English
Repetition	Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Additional information on mode of examination	Leistungskontrolle kann auch auf D abgelegt werden.

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Programme	Section	Type
Agricultural Sciences Master	LivestockSystems	W+
Agricultural Sciences Master	Animal Sciences	W+
Agricultural Sciences Master	Project Management for Scientific Research	W+
Agricultural Sciences Master	Sustainable Agricultural Development	W+
Food Science and Nutrition Master	Safety and Quality in Agri-Food Chain	W