dst3ddp development, disadvantage
DEVELOPMENT AND DISADVANTAGE PLACEMENT
DST3DDP
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students are offered an intense learning-by-immersion experience into the theory and practice of international development in a developing country through a placement in an in-country development organisation. The development organisation may include non-government organisations and development-related academic research centres working in the areas of community development, displacement, refugee services and advocacy, human rights, gender and development, environment, and sustainable development. The placement, seminars and written assignments will focus on students' learning and reflection about the theory and practice of development.
FacultyFaculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorWendy Mee
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of International Development (ABID) and Associated double degrees (HZHSID and SZASID) and completion of DST2CTD, DST2GAD or ANT2DGC AND coordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects ANT2DDD, ANT3DDD, DST2DDP
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students need the approval of the subject coordinator and to meet overseas placement criteria to enrol in this subject.
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorWendy Mee
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
One 17.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 10 - 22
One 5.0 hours supervisor consultation per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"These times are to allow students to meet with the subject coordinator prior to placement and to discuss assessment on their return."
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
---|---|---|
field notes report (1,000-word equivalent) | 25 | |
one 1,000-word reflective journal | 25 | |
one 2,000-word research essay | 50 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorWendy Mee
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 17.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 31 - 43
One 5.0 hours supervisor consultation per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"These times are to allow students to meet with the subject coordinator prior to placement and to discuss assessment on their return."
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
---|---|---|
field notes report (1,000-word equivalent) | 25 | |
one 1,000-word reflective journal | 25 | |
one 2,000-word research essay | 50 |
Melbourne, 2014, Week 26-30, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorWendy Mee
Class requirements
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 26 - 30
One 5.0 hours supervisor consultation per study period on weekdays during the day from week 26 to week 30 and delivered via blended.
"These times are to allow students to meet with the subject coordinator prior to placement and to discuss assessment on their return."
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 26 - 30
One 17.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 26 to week 30 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
---|---|---|
field notes report (1,000-word equivalent) | 25 | |
one 1,000-word reflective journal | 25 | |
one 2,000-word research essay | 50 |
Melbourne, 2014, Week 48-07, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorWendy Mee
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 48 - 07
One 17.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 48 to week 07 and delivered via blended.
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 48 - 07
One 5.0 hours supervisor consultation per study period on weekdays during the day from week 48 to week 07 and delivered via blended.
"These times are to allow students to meet with the subject coordinator prior to placement and to discuss assessment on their return."
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
---|---|---|
field notes report (1,000-word equivalent) | 25 | |
one 1,000-word reflective journal | 25 | |
one 2,000-word research essay | 50 |