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Local-Global Nexus: Kinship & Community (DEVT90046)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2020
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Overview
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This subject examines approaches to working with local communities and the intersections between local and global systems and relations. Understanding the global through the prism of the familiar, local and communal we examine critical ‘values’ and mores of societies, the changing nature of identities and relations and how this relates to development theories and approaches. As the primary nexus of social, political and economic reproduction, the place of individuals and communities is a particularly important context from which to explore broader social, economic and political development systems and processes. We examine the changing nature of relations, the global demographic crises in relation relating to aging, marriage, fertility and implications of the policies and strategies of States and major development agencies. Also, the relationship between global, transnational and local networks and responses to pressures faced by individuals, families and communities is examined through case studies. The assessment approach for the subject reflects the objective to provide both theoretical and practical skills in working with the 'local' in development.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject will:
- Be familiar with the main theories and approaches to family and community development;
- Understand and critically assess the policies and approaches to family and reproduction programs by development agencies and non-government organisations;
- Be able to appreciate how development studies and practice engages with different cultures, values and identities;
- Develop an understanding of social, political, economic and cultural contexts of development practice;
- Gain an awareness of what is involved in designing and managing projects relating to family and community.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject will:
- Develop research and analytic skills necessary to the study of family and community
- Refinement of skills in written and oral communication of research findings for both scholarly and professional audience
- Gain skills in independent and team-based research project undertakings
- Engage with development professionals and contribute knowledge gained in class to their existing projects and programs relating to family and/ or community
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Project on Scope of Research Study, including a class presentation
| Mid semester | 40% |
Report
| During the examination period | 60% |
Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2020
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Readings will be provided online through the subject's LMS site prior to the commencement of semester.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Development Studies Specialisation (formal) Development Studies Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development) Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development) Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development) Major Development Specialisation (formal) Development Studies - Links to additional information
- 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
Subject coordinator approval required
- 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