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East Timor Field Class (GEOG30026)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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This subject consists of a 12-day field trip to East Timor in mid-year break with a series of compulsory pre-departure information sessions in semester 1 and a post-trip workshop in early Semester two. The subject is designed to develop students’ understanding of the Asia-Pacific region and in particular of the complex geographies of sm. all island and post-conflict states. Students will gain an in situ appreciation of the historical and contemporary issues relevant to East Timor and develop their empirical and analytical research skills while carrying out small group research into the impacts of conflict, climate and culture on social and economic development and the environment. While in East Timor, students will participate in a number of rural, urban and remote site visits during which time they will interact with local communities, civil society leaders, academics, government and aid organizations. The field trip will be under the supervision of the subject coordinators. Students are responsible for the cost of airfares, internal travel, accommodation and food.
The East Timor Field Course (GEOG30026/ GEOG90025) involves a full program of activities comprising travel to and around East Timor, including across remote and rough terrain using various modes of transportation (car, boat, foot). Students will be provided with privileged access to local Timorese communities and experiences, in both an urban, regional and rural setting. The East Timor Field Course can be emotionally and physically demanding and will include a level of personal intensity and challenge, and students are expected to manage their own personal health and safety.
Note this subject may be taken as the Capstone subject in the Geography major of the BA and BSc. All students, whether they are capstone students or not, will be required to complete online introductory materials that are common across all field classes.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of this subject, students will have achieved the following objective:
- An appreciation of the critical issues in post-conflict and small island state development;
- An appreciation of regional landscape diversity and climate histories and the ways in which this influences social and environmental governance;
- Familiarity with empirical research methods and cross-cultural fieldwork.
Generic skills
- ability to comprehend some of the current debates in the relevant fields;
- software skills, such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel and more specialised software;
- illustrate an understanding many of the key issues facing many of Australia’s near neighbours;
- develop an understanding of small island state landscape and environmental issues;
- oral presentation skills;
- group field and research activities.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Completion of 50 points at Level 2, including at least 25 points from subjects in geography, or permission from subject coordinator. This subject may be taken as a Capstone for the Geography major in the BA and BSc.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
One of the following: (Interested students who are unsure if they possess sufficient academic background are welcome to contact the coordinator for advice).
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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GEOG20012 | Post-Conflict Development and Difference | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOG20009 | Landscapes and Diversity | No longer available | |
GEOG20002 | Landscapes and Environmental Change | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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
Original daily field notes completed during field trip due the last day in East Timor (20%). Group presentation at an all-day workshop (15 minutes; equivalent to 1,500 words) due the Friday before the non-teaching week of semester 2 (30%). A Research report and essay (2000 words) due the first Monday after the non-teaching week of semester 2 (50%).
Hurdle Requirements: Students must attend the field trip, and complete, or have previously completed, the online Geography learning module, in order to successfully complete this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- March
Principal coordinator Lisa Palmer Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours An intensive 14 day course with a 12 day field excursion (including 2 days international travel), 1 day pre-departure briefing and lectures, and 1 day post-field trip workshop. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 March 2019 to 29 July 2019 Last self-enrol date 7 March 2019 Census date 26 April 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 12 July 2019 Assessment period ends 6 September 2019 March contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
The field class takes place in July.
An enrolment quota of 20 students (in undergraduate and post-graduate offering) applies to this subject. For detailed information on the quota subject application process, enrolment deadlines and selection preferences, refer to the Faculty of Science website: http://science.unimelb.edu.au/students/course-planning-and-advice
This subject requires all students to actively and safely participate in laboratory and field activities. Students undertake field trip experiences that will require them to be physically capable of undertaking outdoor field work in remote locations.
Students must complete, or have previously completed, the online Geography learning module.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Course notes and reading material will be supplied during the pre-teaching period.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Geography Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI Major Geography Informal specialisation Selective subjects for B-BMED Major Environmental Geography - 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.
Additional information for this subject
Quota limit applied - UoM students will be given preference over CAP applicants
- 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