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
Intended Learning Outcomes
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 element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 1,000-word approved work plan and trip agreementThis assessment helps students prepare appropriately for the overseas field trip. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO3 |
One 2,500-word final essayThis assessment focuses students attention on comparative planning practice. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, 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/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, 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 element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 1,000-word approved work plan and trip agreementThis assessment helps students prepare appropriately for the overseas field trip. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO3 |
One 2,500-word final essayThis assessment focuses students attention on comparative planning practice. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, 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/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, 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 element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 1,000-word approved work plan and trip agreementThis assessment helps students prepare appropriately for the overseas field trip. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO3 |
One 2,500-word final essayThis assessment focuses students attention on comparative planning practice. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, 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/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, 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 element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 1,000-word approved work plan and trip agreementThis assessment helps students prepare appropriately for the overseas field trip. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO3 |
One 2,500-word final essayThis assessment focuses students attention on comparative planning practice. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, 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/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, 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 element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 1,000-word approved work plan and trip agreementThis assessment helps students prepare appropriately for the overseas field trip. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO3 |
One 2,500-word final essayThis assessment focuses students attention on comparative planning practice. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, 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/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |