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Contemporary Environmental Issues (EVSC90011)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25Not available in 2018
Overview
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This subject involves the study of selected key issues in the field of environmental studies. The subject will assist students in broadening their understanding of environmental processes and update their knowledge of current debates and emerging themes in environmental studies, with special attention to concerns, theories and practices (most likely to be of an interdisciplinary nature) that are not currently covered in depth through other subjects taught at the University. Students will do this through following the readings and lectures/seminars presented by visiting specialist academic(s).
Intended learning outcomes
- Gain advanced analytical skills related to contemporary environmental issues.
- Become familiar with current debates in contemporary environmental issues.
- Expand their knowledge of environmental theories.
- Be able to pursue research in a specialised area of study.
Generic skills
- Independent research on topics relevant to the subject.
- Participate successfully in group discussions.
- Further develop their critical thinking through readings, class discussions, collaboration and assessment.
- Further develop analytical approaches and knowledge in contemporary environmental issues.
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
A 1,500 word written assignment, due in the middle of the semester - 35%, and a 3,500 word written assignment, due at the end of the semester - 65%
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2018
Time commitment details
120 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
The subject coordinator will provide a list of required readings.
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022