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Study Plan

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
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CURRICULUM TIPO:

2° Year   activated in the A.Y. 2020/2021

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
2 modules among the following
10
C
AGR/01 ,SECS-P/07
Further language skills
3
F
-
Final exam
27
E
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activated in the A.Y. 2020/2021
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
2 modules among the following
10
C
AGR/01 ,SECS-P/07
Further language skills
3
F
-
Final exam
27
E
-

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Teaching code

4S008494

Credits

5

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

AGR/01 - AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND RURAL APPRAISAL

Period

Not yet assigned

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Learning outcomes

The course aims to illustrate to students the various contexts and modes with which the concept of sustainability, in its different forms (environmental, social, and economic) can be made concrete within the industry of grape production, transformation, logistics, and marketing within the wine sector.
If also aims to provide students with a broad practical knowledge, by using applied case studies with reference to peer-reviewed publications specific to the sector, not only in the national context, but also in the international landscape, with specific reference to how sustainability has been practically applied in countries with strong wine production.

Program

Program.
The module on Approaches to sustainability in the wine industry will cover the following topics:
- Sustainability as value for wine regions and wineries: introduction.
- Sustainable Wine Tourism
- Life Cycle Analysis of wine production at the different stages of the supply chain.
- Politics and governance of sustainable wine
- Implementing sustainability: main tools and programs. Certification schemes and the protocols at the national and international level.
- Market research for sustainable wine focusing on producers of sustainable wine: introduction and qualitative methods
- Case studies

Teaching methods.
The course includes: lectures using slides, in-depth seminars with the participation of experts, discussions with students, group work for deepening some specific issues and for a first application of the knowledge obtained to real cases.

Examination Methods

Examination method:
The final exam is based on oral examination aimed at ascertaining the achievement of the training objectives of the course.In particular, the exam will be articulated in a set of open questions to verify the acquisition of knowledge about the topics in the course.The evaluation will take into consideration both the level of knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories and practices covered by the course, and the capacity for critical analysis and discussion on these topics.

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE