pla5cd community development
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PLA5CD
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will engage with the complex question of how to create positive change at the community level. We discuss examples drawn from areas of health, the economy, gender, urban and rural settings in domestic and international contexts. The course leads students through an investigation of what community development is, how it gets done and who does it, and teaches basic techniques and approaches to practice.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKatharine McKinnon
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in HUSS Graduate Diploma or Masters Degree or through subject coordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects PLA4CD
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critical understanding on the central tenants for community development and key debates, especially in relation to how community development programs seek to effect change.
- Activities:
- Lectures, discussions, essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
02. Comprehension of how different community development approaches engage with economic, cultural, environmental, gender and political concerns.
- Activities:
- Lectures, discussions, essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
03. Familiarity with a range of tools in community development practice with a focus on participatory practice.
- Activities:
- Lectures, discussions, program evaluation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
04. Evaluate the major debates concerning community development aims, methods, applications, and effectiveness.
- Activities:
- Lectures, discussions, program evaluation, essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
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Bendigo, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKatharine McKinnon
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
Five 7.0 hours seminar other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"This is taught in Block Mode as 5 x full day seminars and includes field visits."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short essay (1,000 words) | 15 | 01, 04 | |
| Program evaluation (1,000 words) | 35 | 02, 03 | |
| Research essay (3,000 words) | 50 | 01, 02, 04 |