GDEV 2941 - Reflection on Agriculture Engaged Experiences

Fall. 1 credit. Letter grades only (no audit).

Prerequisite: GDEV 2940. Enrollment limited to: Lund Fellows Program students who completed their internship during the summer prior to the fall semester and/or a Community Food Systems Minor students who completed their practicum during the last nine months.

C. Simon, B. Kerr.

The Lund Fellows Program and Community Food Systems minor both offer students the opportunity for an engaged learning experience in agriculture and food systems. This course is designed to help students critically reflect on their engaged experiences with non-Cornell partner organizations. This seven-week course will maximize student engaged learning and reflection by utilizing the following learning topics: (1) critical reflection; (2) in-person discussions (3) peer-review; (4) gratitude; (5)public presentations The course aims to build a sense of community through peer learning and reflection among students who shared similar summer experiences.

Outcome 1: Develop an advanced understanding of agriculture and food systems and the complexities of working in the field.

Outcome 2: Summarize an understanding of the host organization and community.

Outcome 3: Articulate progress towards personal and professional goals.

Outcome 4: Demonstrate gratitude to donors and mentors.

Outcome 5: Design and discuss professional outputs or products to diverse audiences.