dst5fmd methods for development
FIELD METHODS AND RESEARCH FOR DEVELOPMENT: SOCIAL CHANGE IN PRACTICE.
DST5FMD
2017
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
This subject will explore the practice of development in complex situations. Development practitioners are able to reflect critically on their practice, design, implement and review from a perspective of complexity and adaptability. Students will be challenged to move from traditional program management approaches that presuppose a linear and stable environment to more iterative and reflective strategies. Consideration will be given to methods and processes which enable programs that promote the values of inclusion, participation and improvement. Key areas include: identification of entry points for change; understanding and developing theories of change; working from a politically informed perspective; how to contribute to positive and effective change processes; working with and through coalitions; inclusion as a way to strengthen and broaden strategies for change and ensure good line of sight in program implementation; monitoring and evaluation with a focus on M & E.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorTim Thornton
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Master of International Development and related double masters (AMID/AMIDV/AMIDH/HZHPHID/HZPHID), Graduate Diploma of International Development(AGDST) or Graduate Certificate of International Development (ACDST).
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects DST4FMD
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This subject is in teach out-mode and is only available to students who enrolled at La Trobe University before January 2016. Students commencing after this date should enrol in the subject DST5MDF which is the 15 point version of DST5FMD.
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | Doing Development Research | Preliminary | Desai, V. and Potter, R. | SAGE 2006 |
Readings | Social Research Methods | Preliminary | Bryman, A | 4TH EDITION; OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS 2008 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Articulate a greater understanding of different research and program management approaches which contribute to development.
- Activities:
- Group discussions, seminars, oral presentation, research exercise and project.
02. Enhanced ability to describe and critically analyse the strengths and limitations of different field and research and program management methods and approaches.
- Activities:
- Group discussions, seminars, oral presentation, research exercise and project.
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTim Thornton
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
One research exercise (equivalent to 5,000 words | 50 | 02, 01 | |
One research proposal or program proposal (equivalent to 3,000 words). | 40 | 01, 02 | |
Online and in-class quizzes | 10 | 01, 02 |