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MAKING DEVELOPMENT MATTER

DST2CTD

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject introduces students to historical and contemporary approaches to and perspectives on sustainable international development. Weekly topics will provide an opportunity for students to critically debate evolving contemporary development perspectives on global issues such as poverty, sustainability, justice, social change and community, as well as question the relevance of concepts such as 'overseas' development assistance. The subject enables students to understand and question the dynamics of change in the development sector and the generation and effective management of new ideas about "making development matter". Through collaboration and effective communication students will further development their creativity in resolving complex development challenges and their capacity to apply theory, locate and synthesise knowledge resources, prioritise meaningful action, and manage associated risks. This subject addresses La Trobe's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Essential.

School: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Natalie Araujo

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Demonstrate your understanding of an important development concept, practice, debate or organisation.
02. Evaluate contemporary approaches, perspective or debates in the theory and practice of sustainable international development.
03. Research and Summarise knowledge on sustainable development-related topics.
04. Synthesise research and arguments on contemporary development practice.

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Natalie Araujo

Class requirements

Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.00 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Online exercises (1,200-word equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO3, SILO4

Research essay (1,600-words)

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Small group presentation (1,200-word equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO3, SILO4