COURSE INFORMATION
Disclaimer
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
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Note: This course is under review for 2004 and may be replaced. Please contact the School of International, Cultural and Community Studies.
INTRODUCTION
The Post Graduate Diploma of Social Science (Development Studies) is a one year or equivalent part-time program involving study of six units (five core and one elective). It provides a broad perspective on the theory and practice of social dimensions of international development preparing graduates to play a role in the critique, formulation and implementation of development policies which are socially and ecologically sustainable.
COURSE LOCATION AND MODE OF STUDY
The course is available in the external mode.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Students are required to complete six units (five core and one elective).
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| Core Units |
| DVS5101 |
Contemporary Theories: Overview of Development |
20 | | | DVS5102 |
Social Policy in Developing Countries |
20 | | | DVS5103 |
Understanding Social Change and Development |
20 | | | DVS5104 |
Research and Development Practice |
20 | | | DVS5201 |
Theory and Practice of Social Development |
20 | | | Plus one unit chosen from electives listed. |
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| Elective Units |
| DVS5107 |
Health, Environment and Development |
20 | | | DVS5108 |
From Community to Conveyors: Women in a Changing World |
20 | | | DVS6202 |
Advanced Policy and Planning Issues in Social Development |
20 | | | FAR4103 |
Mediating the Land: Native Title, Mabo and Negotiation |
15 | | PHR4113 |
Alternative Realities: Contemporary Social Movements |
15 | | POL4163 |
Indigenous Peoples: National and International Issues |
15 | | SAN5101 |
Indigenous Health: Context and Policy |
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| Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005) | | | For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website: | | http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity |
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 11/18/2004
