WORLD VIEWS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
OED1WE
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this environmental studies subject students are introduced to some of the ideas and cultural beliefs that have shaped the way Australians perceive and interact with natural environments, and explore the implications of these perceptions for their practice. Students investigate aspects of traditional western European belief systems, as well as current developments in environmental studies that seek to critically reflect on human-nature relationships. Practical trips are designed to enable students to analyse how underlying environmental worldviews have shaped the diverse ways in which different groups have responded to natural environments through action observation and evaluation.
School: School of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Genny Blades
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Readings Pack | Prescribed | Various | LA TROBE UNIVERSITY |
| Readings | Main currents in western environmental thought | Recommended | Hay, P (2002) | UNSW PRESS: SYDNEY |
| Readings | Spoils and Spoilers: A History of Australians Shaping Their Environment. | Recommended | Bolton, G.C. (1982) | SYDNEY: ALLEN & UNWIN. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify the fundamental values and beliefs that underpin two environmental worldviews
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, practical work
02. Describe these worldviews and their application to contemporary environmental issues
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, practical work
03. Reflect on your personal worldview and how it may inform your own relationship to the environment
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, practical work
Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Genny Blades
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 36 - 36
One 8.0 hours workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 36 to week 36 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Field TripWeek: 31 - 43
One 4.0 days field trip other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,600-word essay | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| 2,500-word assignment | Practical work hurdle (compulsory): satisfactory participation and performance in practical work | 60 | 01, 02, 03 |