GLOBAL ISSUES, LOCAL LIVES
SOC1GIL
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Understanding how local contexts and lives are shaped by global processes is at the core of contemporary sociology. In this subject students choose one of four global challenges: either (1) migration and asylum, (2) gender inclusion and exclusion, (3) social and economic inequality, or (4) climate change, and consider its impact on their local community. Supported and yet self-guided online modules and face-to face seminars invite exploration and encourage critical reflection of the topic chosen. This subject deals with local aspects of global phenomena and enables students, step-by-step, to conceive, refine and develop innovative responses to their chosen challenge.This subject addresses the La Trobe 'Innovation and Entrepreneurship' Essential by equipping you to understand and respond to the local expression and experience of global issues
School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Paulina Billett
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: This subject has been designed with the University's guidelines for cultural diversity and inclusive curriculum in mind. Students are encouraged to learn from, and engage with a diversity of views, drawing on content and readings from a wide range of resources. Interaction and shared reflection among students will be encouraged. Assessment criteria is made clear to students. Students will not be disadvantaged with respect to their culture, gender, socio-economic background or disability.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Evaluate the impact of global challenges on local communities
- Activities:
- Individual report, team video presentation, seminar workbook, presentation worksheet
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
02. Apply the most appropriate job ready skill to create outcomes
- Activities:
- Seminar Workbook, team video presentation, presentation worksheet
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
03. Develop a range of innovative solutions to help solve a local issue
- Activities:
- Team video presentation, presentation worksheet
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
04. Demonstrate the ability to participate as part of a team and contributes to the creation of innovative solutions to a local issue.
- Activities:
- Team video presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
Albury-Wodonga, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Paulina Billett
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 42
Ten 1.5 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 1.5 hours unscheduled online class per study period from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Essay (1600 words equivalent) | 40 | 01 | |
| Seminar Worksheets (1,000 Words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02 | |
| Audiovisual presentation (800 words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Presentation worksheet (500 words equivalent) | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Paulina Billett
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 42
Ten 1.5 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 1.5 hours unscheduled online class per study period from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Essay (1600 words equivalent) | 40 | 01 | |
| Seminar Worksheets (1,000 Words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02 | |
| Audiovisual presentation (800 words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Presentation worksheet (500 words equivalent) | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Paulina Billett
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 42
Ten 1.5 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 1.5 hours unscheduled online class per study period from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Essay (1600 words equivalent) | 40 | 01 | |
| Seminar Worksheets (1,000 Words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02 | |
| Audiovisual presentation (800 words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Presentation worksheet (500 words equivalent) | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
Mildura, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Paulina Billett
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 42
Ten 1.5 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 1.5 hours unscheduled online class per study period from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Essay (1600 words equivalent) | 40 | 01 | |
| Seminar Worksheets (1,000 Words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02 | |
| Audiovisual presentation (800 words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Presentation worksheet (500 words equivalent) | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
Shepparton, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Paulina Billett
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 42
Ten 1.5 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 1.5 hours unscheduled online class per study period from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Essay (1600 words equivalent) | 40 | 01 | |
| Seminar Worksheets (1,000 Words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02 | |
| Audiovisual presentation (800 words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Presentation worksheet (500 words equivalent) | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |