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lst2dru drugs, governance and modern society

DRUGS, GOVERNANCE AND MODERN SOCIETY

LST2DRU

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this online subject students will acquire an understanding of the complexities surrounding drugs and drug use in contemporary Australia. The subject canvasses: the classification, composition and effects of licit and illicit substances; the development and nature of contemporary drug distribution networks; major approaches to regulating drugs and drug use; and the key debates and challenges involved in formulating policy and practice in this area. Australia's experiences will be considered from a local as well as global perspective with attention being paid to how social, economic and political factors influence understandings and practices relating to drugs.

SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorSusanne Davies

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Must have successfully completed 90 credit points of study in a Bachelors Degree

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

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
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 - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Distinguish between different drugs according to their classification, composition and effects.
02. Identify and assess key approaches to the regulation of drugs and drug use.
03. Recognise and communicate about how social, economic and political factors have shaped the development of drug distribution, locally and globally.
04. Critically reflect in a well-informed manner on the social, political, economic and ethical challenges involved in formulating approaches to drugs and drug use.

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 26-30, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSusanne Davies

Class requirements

Evidence Based LearningWeek: 26 - 29
Two 4.00 hours evidence based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 26 to week 29 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Online quizzes (equivalent to 800 words)Quizzes included in online modules

N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

4 online forum posts (equivalent to 1,200 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

One fact sheet (1,000 words) and statement of intent (200 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO3, SILO4

One 1,200 word critical reflection

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO3, SILO4