Intercultural Communication & Academic Entrepreneurship in Agriculture Engineering

What it is about

You will learn about global challenges in agriculture (e.g., climate change, food security, resource conservation, biodiversity) and the role of agricultural technology solutions. In the end you will be able to analyze these problems in different agricultural systems and cultural contexts and develop and communicate solution approaches in international, interdisciplinary teams.

What you will be able to do

• Capture the complexity of global agricultural challenges
• Analyze problems in diverse agricultural systems and cultures
• critical and innovative thinking for technical solutions
• Apply problem-solving strategies in international, multidisciplinary teams
• Strengthen intercultural communication and collaboration in groups

What the module consists of

• LecturesConveying fundamental insights into global agricultural structures and technical solutions
• SeminarDiscussions, case studies and group work applying what has been learned
• Guest lecturesPractical and research perspectives from experts from universities and industry

Teaching method

• LecturesIntroduction to content and context
• Seminars & discussionsApplication of knowledge, exchange and deepening
• Group work & case studiesPractically-oriented development of interdisciplinary solutions
• Guest lecturesInsights from research and industry as well as international perspectives
• Online sessions (Zoom), presentation slides, filmsSupporting media for input and discussion