pla1unc understanding communities
UNDERSTANDING COMMUNITIES: INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PLA1UNC
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject will provide a lens into understanding communities - how they are formed, populated, and developed. It will explore the way different communities function and deal with a range of social, economic, cultural, political, sustainability and environmental issues. It will introduce students to the theories of community development and provide practical examples as to how community development can act as a mechanism to empower people and their communities to be stronger, more resilient and build capacity. The subject will draw upon examples from urban, rural and regional Australia and also from overseas.
FacultyFaculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorTrevor Budge
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
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PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTrevor Budge
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (2000 Word) | 40 | |
| Group Presentation (equivalent to 500 words) | 10 minutes per group member | 20 |
| Reports (2 x 750 words) | 40 |