REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
GEG3RED
2019
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.
School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Julie Rudner
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: At least 30 credit points in 1st year Humanities and Social Sciences subjects, or approval of subject coordinator
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: PLA2RED, PLA3RED
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/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)
Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Julie 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, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Julie 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 |