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Disability and International Development (POPH90088)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
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This subject is an introduction to the issues and paradigms which influence and shape development responses to disability in low-income settings. Using examples of disability-inclusive development practices from around the world, students will gain an understanding of how the rights-based approach and UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities can be operationalised to develop, plan and implement disability specific and inclusive development interventions.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to
- Demonstrate an understanding of how different theoretical approaches shape the definition and measurement of disability
- Understand the rights-based approach and the importance of participation and leadership of people with disabilities in development activities
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and practices of disability inclusive development
- Effectively communicate issues related to equity, access, advocacy and prevention
- Apply international and national frameworks to advocate for inclusion
- Demonstrate skills in designing disability-specific and disability-inclusive development activities, demonstrating an understanding of the issues of accessibility, capacity development and sustainability
- Critique major approaches to disability service provision in resource poor settings, including Community Based Rehabilitation and Inclusive Education
Generic skills
Upon completion of this subject, students will have developed skills in:
- Oral communication
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Finding, evaluating and using relevant information
- Working with others and in teams
- Ability to make connections between theoretical concepts and everyday practice
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Oral Group Presentation due on the last day of the subject (15%);
- 1,000 word report on oral presentation due 2 weeks after the last day of the subject (10%)
- 1,000 word critical analysis piece due 2 weeks after the last teaching day of the subject (25%)
- 3,000-word written assignment due five weeks after the last teaching day of the subject (50%);
- Hurdle Requirement: Attendance at a minimum of 80% is required to pass this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- September
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours A minimum of 24 hours class contact taught in a block over 5 days Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 September 2018 to 28 September 2018 Last self-enrol date 21 September 2018 Census date 5 October 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 October 2018 Assessment period ends 9 November 2018
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Subject Quota: 35
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Recommended texts and other resources
A set of readings will be available prior to commencement of the subject.
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Last updated: 3 November 2022