DEVELOPMENT AND THE ENVIRONMENT
DST5DAE
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Relying on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs) as a framework, this subject examines the relationship between environment and development. A number of guest speakers, representing multilateral and non-governmental organizations, will introduce students to central issues, including sustainable development, responsible consumption and production, and affordable and clean energy. Particular attention is given to the phenomena of global warming and population growth. Students will also critically evaluate the range of interventions and policy frameworks that have been designed to address environmental problems, including administrative, market-based and community-governance responses. The subject regularly utilizes video sources; and includes perspectives on, and perspectives from, the developing world. It is relevant to students in the social sciences, health sciences and business.
School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Michael O'Keefe
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Incompatible subjects: DST4DAE
Equivalent subjects: None
Special conditions: None
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Conduct research, including literature review, and develop an argument
- Activities:
- Students will prepare a written assignment, in which they are expected to analyze a case study, and engage with relevant academic literature and development reports
02. Present an oral assessment of a key issue in environmental sustainability
- Activities:
- Students will be required to give a 20 minute oral presentation, in which they present a paper focused on a key case studies relevant to the subject
03. Produce a complex written argument based on academic research and development reports
- Activities:
- Students will prepare a written assignment, in which they are expected to analyze a case study, and develop an argument, while engaging with relevant literature and development reports
04. Demonstrate knowledge of major theories and concepts associated with environmental interventions
- Activities:
- Students will participate in seminar discussions and partake in online learning activities