HOW SOCIAL CHANGE HAPPENS

DST5HSM

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject scrutinizes phenomena of social, political and economic change. It does so by combining the practical perspectives offered by Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and other change agents, with the latest academic research from a wide range of disciplines. Students will learn the ways in which entities such as the government, the media and the business community may influence change, and are themselves targets for change. Students will also learn about how change agents define, negotiate, and pursue notions of social improvement, paying particular attention to the importance of coalition building, leadership, and activism. Over the semester, practitioners--coming from NGOs, Multilateral Organizations, Transnational Corporations, social enterprises, political and community organizations--will introduce students to relevant case studies, and share insights from their field experience. The subject is designed for students doing the Master of International Development, but it is relevant to students from the across the social sciences and health sciences.

School: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Tom McNamara

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: POL4MSH OR POL5MSH

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

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Apply and critically evaluate contending theoretical perspectives on how social change occurs

02. Demonstrate an understanding of how different actors (such as NGOs, Governments, Media, Business influence social change and are themselves targets for social change.

03. Analyse strengths and weaknesses of relevant interventions

04. Demonstrate the application of concepts and theories of social change

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Tom McNamara

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.50 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Reflective Journals (1,000 word equivalent)Critically reflect on case studies presented by guest speakers	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1
Critical Case Study Analysis (3,000 words)Produce a written analysis of a case study, and demonstrate close engagement with the academic and development literature	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	60	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Case Study Presentation and Seminar Exercises (1,000 word equivalent)Review strengths and weaknesses of interventions/frameworks presented by guest speakers, and demonstrate close engagement with development reports	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4