geg3red regional development
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
GEG3RED
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will gain a broad understanding of regional economic development processes, focusing on Australian and international examples. Weekly classes will introduce students to contested understandings of 'the economy' and explore how neoliberalism, globalisation, and increasing urbanisation present challenges and opportunities for diverse forms of regional development. Along the way we will consider how diverse social, cultural and political contexts shape regional economic development in different ways.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJulie Rudner
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites At least 30 credit points in 1st year Humanities and Social Sciences subjects, or approval of subject coordinator
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects PLA2RED, PLA3RED
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify a range of approaches for local and regional economic development
- Activities:
- Lectures, Tutorials, Assessment 1 Short Essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
02. Evaluate and critique relevant articles and extracts that examine the theory and practice of local and regional economic development
- Activities:
- Lectures, Tutorials, Assessment 2 Critical Review
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
03. Formulate strategies for local and regional economic development
- Activities:
- Lectures, Tutorials, Assessment 3 Development Strategy
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2018, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJulie Rudner
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short essay (1500 words) | 30 | 01 | |
| Critical Review (1500) | 30 | 01, 02 | |
| Development strategy (2000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2018, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJulie Rudner
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short essay (1500 words) | 30 | 01 | |
| Critical Review (1500) | 30 | 01, 02 | |
| Development strategy (2000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |