pla2rrp rural and regional planning
RURAL AND REGIONAL PLANNING
PLA2RRP
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
How do the theory, concepts and practice of local, rural and regional planning help us to understand and plan for changing settlement structures, demographic characteristics, and economic engagement? In this subject, you will study how the historical development of regional studies informs contemporary policy and planning for rural and regional Australia. By examining the statutory and institutional planning hierarchy, you will gain a deeper understanding about the roles, functions and power of local, state and federal government agencies development strategies, policies and programs. You will tie these processes to the preparation, implementation and evaluation of rural and regional planning techniques and practices, and their implications for rural and regional planning and development. This subject addresses La Trobe's Sustainability Thinking Essential. Sustainability Thinking entails deep appreciation of how the choices we make affects the natural, economic, social, political and cultural systems now and in the future.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJulie Rudner
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 Completion of 120 credit points
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
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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
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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJulie Rudner
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 31 - 43
One 7.00 hours field trip per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Ten 2.00 hours lecture per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
Ten 1.00 hour tutorial per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practicums (1250 words equivalent) Practicums focus on building students' statutory planning skills | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| Individual referenced essay (1,500 words) This assessment focuses on students' understanding of the scholarly literature about rural and regional planning. | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| Rural planning scenario project and presentation (1500 word equivalence) This assessment focuses on students' ability to tie theory with practice by situating a particular issue within broader regulatory structures. | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |