UTK Tango of Agriculture and Natural Resources in Argentina
This course explores the intersection of agriculture, natural resources, and culture across the vast and diverse country of Argentina. The course rotates topic, program dates, and faculty leaders annually. For the 2023-2024 academic year, the course will have a conservation and natural resource focus.
Course Dates: June 2024, exact dates to be determined soon
Application Deadline: March 15, 2024
Course: AGNR 491, 3 credits
Course Description/Information
Feeding the estimated 9.7 billion people expected to inhabit planet Earth by 2050 is a moral obligation and burden we share as a global society. Critical to this goal is to build student capacities to always address food security-access by all people to enough food for a health, active life (United States Department of Agriculture) and become culturally competent global citizens. Argentina has a strong and culturally connected agriculture sector that faces tough challenges of feeding its country while maintaining and restoring its natural resources. Additionally, Argentina is an important global exporter of grains, beans, and animal products, however, domestically, food insecurity is on the rise. Argentina is a living laboratory in which we teach students using experiential learning techniques to understand food security and natural resource use and its implications in global trade and political dynamics.
Course Goal
Foster and appreciation for the interconnectedness of agriculture and natural resources and their importance to indigenous, local, regional, and global economies.
Student Learning Outcomes/Objectives:
After successfully completing this course you will be able to:
- Understand Argentina’s role in the global agricultural system.
- Describe different approaches to agriculture and natural resource use to address sustainable food security from local cooperatives to global agri-business trade.
- Appreciate Argentine culture through the lens of Tango.
Course
AGNR 491: International Experience in Agriculture and Natural Resources (3 credits)
Academic Information
Students will be enrolled in 3 credits of AGNR 491 during the Summer 1 Session. Successful completion of the course includes full participation in the Argentina abroad experience. A minimum of 2 orientation sessions will occur prior to departure.
Students should meet with their academic advisors to ensure they meet eligibility requirements and that the course is degree applicable.
- Open to all majors with preference given to students in the Herbert College of Agriculture
- Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA at time of application and until program departure
- At least Freshman standing
- Must be in Good Academic Standing and Good Conduct Standing with The University of Tennessee.
- Must attend all program meetings
2024 program costs are still being determined and subject to change. An estimated program fee based on 2023 program costs is provided at this time.
| Summer 1 Budget | ||
|---|---|---|
| Budget item | Estimated Costs | |
| Program Fee | $4,100.00 | |
| Global Programs Admin Fee | $175.00 | |
| Billable subtotal: | $4,275.00 | |
| Estimated Roundtrip Transportation from Knoxville | $1,600.00 | |
| Passport | $165.00 | |
| Estimated Additional Meals | $300.00 | |
| Estimated Personal Expenses | $100.00 | |
| Non-billable subtotal: | $2,165.00 | |
| Total: | $6,440.00 | |
