INTERNATIONAL PLANNING STUDIO
PLA4IPS
2014
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
This subject uses international field studies to develop an understanding of international planning issues and cross-cultural planning practice. The subject provides flexibility and scope for studies in international planning and urban development within developed and developing world cities. It is a fieldwork, project-based subject. Depending on the study period, the destination will vary, but it will involve collaborative study and practice with an international planning agency or university. Students are required to develop an approved fieldwork program in an international setting and are required to undertake appropriate pre-trip briefings and post-trip reporting. Students are required to fund most of their trip costs.
Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 30
Subject Co-ordinator: Andrew Butt
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Enrolment into ABURE, ACCPD, AGCPD, AMCPD, AMSPMD. 30 credit points of first-year planning or Subject coordinator's approval.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: PLA3IPS
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Subject only available as part of an overseas student field visit. Issues of risk assessment and other university requirements will form part of the field work design. Students are usually required to pay a minor administration fee to the overseas University/Agency which will be listed upfront.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Comparative planning cultures | Recommended | Sanyal, B (ed) 2005 | NEW YORK: ROUTLEDGE |
Bendigo, 2014, Week 02-13, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Andrew Butt
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 02 - 13
One 28.0 days block mode per day on any day including weekend during the day from week 02 to week 13 and delivered via blended.
"International field work"
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 02 - 13
One 1.5 hours lecture/workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 02 to week 13 and delivered via blended.
"Depending on requirements for the trip, there may be one or two pre/post trip sessions."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1,000-word approved work plan and trip agreement | 10 | |
| One 2,500-word final essay | 50 | |
| One 3,000-word reflective reading and field-work journal | 40 |
Bendigo, 2014, Week 05-09, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 24
Enrolment information: Logistics for international travel etc. (i) Requests, (ii) enrolment in ABURE, ACCPD, AGCPD, AMCPD, AMSPMD and (iii) previous year mark average.
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Andrew Butt
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 05 - 09
One 28.0 days block mode per day on any day including weekend during the day from week 05 to week 09 and delivered via blended.
"International field work"
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 05 - 09
One 1.5 hours lecture/workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 05 to week 09 and delivered via blended.
"Depending on requirements for the trip, there may be one or two pre/post trip sessions."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1,000-word approved work plan and trip agreement | 10 | |
| One 2,500-word final essay | 50 | |
| One 3,000-word reflective reading and field-work journal | 40 |
Bendigo, 2014, Week 15-31, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 24
Enrolment information: Logistics for international travel etc. (i) Requests, (ii) enrolment in ABURE, ACCPD, AGCPD, AMCPD, AMSPMD and (iii) previous year mark average.
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Andrew Butt
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 15 - 31
One 1.5 hours lecture/workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 15 to week 31 and delivered via blended.
"Depending on requirements for the trip, there may be one or two pre/post trip sessions."
Block ModeWeek: 15 - 31
One 28.0 days block mode per day on any day including weekend during the day from week 15 to week 31 and delivered via blended.
"International field work"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1,000-word approved work plan and trip agreement | 10 | |
| One 2,500-word final essay | 50 | |
| One 3,000-word reflective reading and field-work journal | 40 |
Bendigo, 2014, Week 42-50, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 24
Enrolment information: Logistics for international travel etc. (i) Requests, (ii) enrolment in ABURE, ACCPD, AGCPD, AMCPD, AMSPMD and (iii) previous year mark average.
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Andrew Butt
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 42 - 50
One 28.0 days block mode per day on any day including weekend during the day from week 42 to week 50 and delivered via blended.
"International field work"
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 42 - 50
One 1.5 hours lecture/workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 42 to week 50 and delivered via blended.
"Depending on requirements for the trip, there may be one or two pre/post trip sessions."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1,000-word approved work plan and trip agreement | 10 | |
| One 2,500-word final essay | 50 | |
| One 3,000-word reflective reading and field-work journal | 40 |
Bendigo, 2014, Week 45-03, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Andrew Butt
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 45 - 03
One 28.0 days block mode per day on any day including weekend during the day from week 45 to week 03 and delivered via blended.
"International field work"
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 45 - 03
One 1.5 hours lecture/workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 03 and delivered via blended.
"Depending on requirements for the trip, there may be one or two pre/post trip sessions."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1,000-word approved work plan and trip agreement | 10 | |
| One 2,500-word final essay | 50 | |
| One 3,000-word reflective reading and field-work journal | 40 |