GEOG 5005 - Community Engagement
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code GEOG 5005 Course Community Engagement Coordinating Unit Geography, Environment and Population Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 6 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Incompatible GEST 5005 Assessment Short essay (20%), engagement plan and evaluation framework (35%), media engagement task (15%), seminar presentation (20%), seminar participation (10%) Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Professor Melissa Nursey-Bray
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1 Develop knowledge and understanding of content and techniques of community engagement at local to international levels 2 Locate, analyse and synthesise information about the diversity of community engagement approaches in a planned and timelymanner 3 Develop ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions to governance problems that require community engagement 4 Via problem solving and critical thinking exercises using community engagement case studies, develop teamwork and interpersonal skills 5 Critically evaluate the efficacy of virtual means of delivering or developing community engagement strategies 6 Encourage via independent learning exercises, development of skills that will enhance the fulfilment of ongoing and continuous learning and intellectual curiosity 7 By use of role model examples, demonstrate how community engagement can perform leadership functions within community 8 Develop understanding of cross cultural contexts and nuances/implications of community engagement University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 2 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 3 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 4 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 5 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 6 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 7 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 8 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
Students are not required to read any particular core text. However, it is expected that readings provided will be read prior to class, and that students will undertake their own research and reading as relevant to course themes.Recommended Resources
A number of readings will be provided in the first week and students are recommended to access and read at least one of these in each theme folder provided.Online Learning
Students will be able to access readings, course materials on MYUNI. I use the MYUNI as a key medium for sending messages to students so it is a good idea to check it regularly. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The teaching and learning mode for this course will be delivered via one 3-hour block activity. This period will be divided up into (i) information delivery, and (ii) group work/interaction and tasks.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
1 x 3-hour seminar (or equivalent) per week 36 hours per semester 8 hours reading per week 96 hours per semester 10 hours assignment preparation per week 120 hours per semester 5 hours research per week 60 hours per semester TOTAL WORKLOAD 312 hours per semester Learning Activities Summary
The semester schedule is as follows:Schedule Week Community Engagement Notes Week 1 Course overview and community engagement? Week 2 What is community? Week 3 Methods of public participation Week 4 NO CLASS DUE TO EASTER - ASSESSMENT WEEK Week 5 Methods of public participation Week 6 Case study 1: The Murray
Case study 2: MPAsMid-Semester Break Week 7 Case Study 3: Indigenous Week 8 Case study 4: Risk Week 9 Case study 5: Communicating climate change to Environmental Managers Week 10 Case study 6: International examples of community engagement Week 11 Verbal presentation preparation week – no class Week 12 Verbal group presentations -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Learning Outcome Seminar attendance and participation Formative and Summative 10% 1-8 Essay Formative and Summative 30% 1-8 Evaluation of existing community engagement strategy Formative and Summative 35% 1-8 Group verbal presentation Formative and Summative 25% 1-8 Assessment Related Requirements
Students must attend all sessions.Assessment Detail
Seminar attendance and participation
Weight: 10%
Essay
Using the literature and case studies to justify your points, write an essay that critically reflects on what community means and its implications for community engagement.
Weight: 30%
Evaluation of an existing community engagement strategy
Detail on this assessment will be provided. The assignment requires you to work in pairs.
Weight: 35%
Group verbal presentation
In your group presentation, you must present how you would construct a community engagement campaign, based on scenarios given.
Weight: 25%Submission
Students may submit their work in hard copy to the coordinator’s, via the School Office. Students may email their assignment as well but a hard copy needs to be submitted first.
Students who do not request an extension will forfeit assessment marks at 10% for every three days it is late.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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