geg2acr australian cities and regions

AUSTRALIAN CITIES AND REGIONS

GEG2ACR

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Most Australians live in the suburbs of the metropolitan cities yet most of the wealth created and the national myths originate in the rural regions. In this subject we will offer a critical, historical and comparative overview of the development of Australian cities and their regions into the twenty-first century. The core case study of metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria is exemplary of the issues, themes and challenges facing all Australian cities and regions today. Field visits to metropolitan and regional locations, during two multi-day field trips, will allow this exploration. Some modest travel and overnight accommodation costs will be required from students. The role of a large metropolis as a globally connected centre contrasts with the peripheral location of the production of resources and cultural imaginings, yet the paths of these locations have diverged. Resource management, cultural and economic development, liveability and sustainability, increased mobility, and heritage and technological innovations are bringing these regions back together. Attendance at field trips is compulsory.

SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorTrevor Hogan

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

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 - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Ability to articulate issues drawn from a range of academic, observed and media sources to explore the interplay of economic, martial and cultural change in Australian Cities and Regions

02. Development of a cultural awareness and analysis of contemporary issues of social and cultural change in Australian Cities and Regions

03. Development of skills in field-based social research and learning through field visits

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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTrevor Hogan

Class requirements

Field TripWeek: 10 - 22
Two 2.00 days field trip other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
One field trip in Melbourne, One field trip in regional Victoria - trips likely weeks 4 &

Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
Three 3.00 hours lecture/seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Weeks 1, 5, 9

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Field Trip 1 Report - one 1,200-word individual reportSome costs for transport and accommodation	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO2, SILO3
Field Trip 2 Report- one 1,200-word individual reportSome costs for transport and accommodation	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO2, SILO3
One 2,000 word analytical research essay	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day