GEOG 7005 - Community Engagement
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2019
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code GEOG 7005 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, GEOG 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
1. To develop knowledge and understanding of content and techniques of community engagement at local to international levels
2. To locate, analyse and synthesise information about the diversity of community engagement approaches in a planned and timely manner
3. Develop ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions to governance problems that require community engagement
4. Via use of problem solving and critical thinking exercises using community engagement case studies, develop teamwork, and interpersonal skills
5. To critically evaluate the efficacy of virtual means of delivering or developing community engagement strategies
6. To 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 community engagementUniversity 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) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
6, 7, 8, Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
1. 2. 8 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Resources will be provided on MYUNIRecommended Resources
Resources will be provided on MYUNIOnline Learning
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course will be taught in one 3 hour block per week Attendance is expected at all timesWorkload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Workload includes 3 hour face to face plus up to 4 - 6 hours of reading and assignment preparationLearning Activities Summary
Learning will include skills development, presentations by experts in the field and content based on the following key concepts: -
- What is community
- What is community engagement
- Engaging with cross cultral communities
- Conflict resolution training
- The Community engagement toolkit - tools and techniques
- Evaluating community engagementSpecific Course Requirements
Students must attend classes and any field workSmall Group Discovery Experience
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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
Participation and attendance: 10%
An essay/review paper: 30%
Evaluation of community engagement strategy verbals: 30%
Production of a community engagement strategy based on a range of scenarios: 30%
Assessment Detail
Detail relating to each individual assignment will be available on the MYUNI site for this courseSubmission
Assignments are to be submitted via MYUNICourse 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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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
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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- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
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- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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