“Current issues in nutrition and hospitality sciences”, Munster University of Applied Sciences (since 2014)

Lecturer: Sylvia Lorek
Program: Bachelor degree in home economics; Non-mandatory
Focus: Overview of sustainable consumption literature, politics and levels of activity, and gaining an understanding on the role home economists (Oecotrophologen) can play in the context of sustainability.
Class size: up to 20 students
Content:
- General overview of sustainable consumption priorities, indicators, policy approaches and policy instruments
- Sustainability in the context of home economics, e.g.:
  - housing
  - mobility
  - household services
  - financial decisions
  - sustainable lifestyles
Evaluation process:
- Oral presentation and essay on specific sustainable consumption issues – based on group interests and agreements during the kick-off session