These issues are studied using the tools of public policy analysis and with a keen eye to identifying actors, issues and interests that are at stake in all phases of the policy cycle (agenda setting, decision-making, implementation and evaluation). Course activities consist of (guest)lectures, student presentations and discussions, excursions and independent reading to prepare these activities.A set of mandatory readings will be made available to students.
Period
01-07-2013 - 12-07-2013 (2 weeks)
Target group
Advanced bachelor students with a background /interest in food politics/food policy/public policy/ environmental sciences/food science
Course aim
1) Comprehensive understanding of the major issues facing consumption and production of food in Western world with a view to human, ecological and animal welfare issues
2) gain a basic knowledge and understanding of the of food policy and food law and relevant decision-making processes at national, EU and international level
3) gain the ability to analyze food policy by making use of tools and insights from public policy analysis
Credits
4.0 ECTS credits
Certificate of Attendance
Course fee
EUR 795: Course + course materials Accomodation will be available for summer school students. Bookings can be made in spring.
Course leader
Dr. H. Lelieveldt
Scholarships
Utrecht Summer School doesn't offer scholarships for this course.
Utrecht University
Address: PO BOX 80148
Postal code: 3508 TC
City: Utrecht
Country: Netherlands
Website: http://www.utrechtsummerschool.nl
E-mail: summerschool@uu.nl
Phone: 0031302534400
