“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