INTERNATIONAL PLANNING STUDIO

PLA4IPS

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject uses international field studies to develop an understanding of international planning issues and cross-cultural planning practice. The subject provides flexibility and scope for studies in international planning and urban development within developed and developing world cities. It is a fieldwork, project-based subject. Depending on the study period, the destination will vary, but it will involve collaborative study and practice with an international planning agency or university. Students are required to develop an approved fieldwork program in an international setting and are required to undertake appropriate pre-trip briefings and post-trip reporting. Students are required to fund most of their trip costs.

School: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Julie Rudner

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Enrolment into ABURE, ABURPB, ACCPD, AGCPD, AMCPD, AMSPMD 30 credit points of first-year planning or Subject coordinator's approval

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: Subject only available as part of an overseas student field visit. Issues of risk assessment and other university requirements will form part of the field work design. Students are usually required to pay a minor administration fee to the overseas University/Agency which will be listed upfront. Students will be required to abide by a fieldtrip agreement regarding conduct and participation

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
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
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Developing an International Perspective on Planning Practice
02. Developing independent research capacities
03. Extending reflective perspectives on Australian urban and rural planning practice
04. Demonstrating cross-cultural competencies in communications and professional practice.

Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Week 04-12, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Julie Rudner

Class requirements

Field TripWeek: 4 - 12
One 21.00 days field trip per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 4 to week 12 and delivered via blended.
Overseas field trip

SeminarWeek: 4 - 12
Two 3.00 hours seminar per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 4 to week 12 and delivered via blended.
These are pre-trip and post-trip seminars to prepare students for travel and to reflect on the trip upon return.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One 1,000-word approved work plan and trip agreementThis assessment helps students prepare appropriately for the overseas field trip.

N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO1, SILO3

One 2,500-word final essayThis assessment focuses students attention on comparative planning practice.

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

One 3,000-word reflective reading and field-work journalThis assessment encourages students to reflect on their personal and professional planning practice within an international context. Staff observations of students engagement with people, place and planning in the study sites.

N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Bendigo, 2020, Week 04-12, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Julie Rudner

Class requirements

Field TripWeek: 4 - 12
One 21.00 days field trip per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 4 to week 12 and delivered via blended.
Overseas field trip

SeminarWeek: 4 - 12
Two 3.00 hours seminar per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 4 to week 12 and delivered via blended.
These are pre-trip and post-trip seminars to prepare students for travel and to reflect on the trip upon return.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One 1,000-word approved work plan and trip agreementThis assessment helps students prepare appropriately for the overseas field trip.

N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO1, SILO3

One 2,500-word final essayThis assessment focuses students attention on comparative planning practice.

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

One 3,000-word reflective reading and field-work journalThis assessment encourages students to reflect on their personal and professional planning practice within an international context. Staff observations of students engagement with people, place and planning in the study sites.

N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 04-12, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Julie Rudner

Class requirements

Field TripWeek: 4 - 12
One 21.00 days field trip per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 4 to week 12 and delivered via blended.
Overseas field trip

SeminarWeek: 4 - 12
Two 3.00 hours seminar per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 4 to week 12 and delivered via blended.
These are pre-trip and post-trip seminars to prepare students for travel and to reflect on the trip upon return.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One 1,000-word approved work plan and trip agreementThis assessment helps students prepare appropriately for the overseas field trip.

N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO1, SILO3

One 2,500-word final essayThis assessment focuses students attention on comparative planning practice.

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

One 3,000-word reflective reading and field-work journalThis assessment encourages students to reflect on their personal and professional planning practice within an international context. Staff observations of students engagement with people, place and planning in the study sites.

N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Mildura, 2020, Week 04-12, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Julie Rudner

Class requirements

Field TripWeek: 4 - 12
One 21.00 days field trip per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 4 to week 12 and delivered via blended.
Overseas field trip

SeminarWeek: 4 - 12
Two 3.00 hours seminar per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 4 to week 12 and delivered via blended.
These are pre-trip and post-trip seminars to prepare students for travel and to reflect on the trip upon return.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One 1,000-word approved work plan and trip agreementThis assessment helps students prepare appropriately for the overseas field trip.

N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO1, SILO3

One 2,500-word final essayThis assessment focuses students attention on comparative planning practice.

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

One 3,000-word reflective reading and field-work journalThis assessment encourages students to reflect on their personal and professional planning practice within an international context. Staff observations of students engagement with people, place and planning in the study sites.

N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Shepparton, 2020, Week 04-12, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Julie Rudner

Class requirements

Field TripWeek: 4 - 12
One 21.00 days field trip per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 4 to week 12 and delivered via blended.
Overseas field trip

SeminarWeek: 4 - 12
Two 3.00 hours seminar per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 4 to week 12 and delivered via blended.
These are pre-trip and post-trip seminars to prepare students for travel and to reflect on the trip upon return.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One 1,000-word approved work plan and trip agreementThis assessment helps students prepare appropriately for the overseas field trip.

N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO1, SILO3

One 2,500-word final essayThis assessment focuses students attention on comparative planning practice.

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

One 3,000-word reflective reading and field-work journalThis assessment encourages students to reflect on their personal and professional planning practice within an international context. Staff observations of students engagement with people, place and planning in the study sites.

N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4