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East Timor Field Class (GEOG90025)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2022
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This subject consists of a 10-day field trip to East Timor in the mid-semester 2 non-teaching period, with a series of compulsory pre-departure information sessions in early semester 2 and a post-trip workshop in late Semester two. The subject is designed to develop students’ understanding of the Asia-Pacific region and in particular of the complex geographies of small 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 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.
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. In 2022 the estimated cost is between $2000-$2500..
Please note that in the event this subject is unable to run due to travel restrictions, students will need to have a back-up enrolment option for the semester, especially if the subject needs to be completed as a capstone and/or is necessary to graduate by the end of the year. The travel situation will be re-assessed by subject coordinators in late June.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Critically evaluate issues in post-conflict and small island state development;
- Contrast regional landscape diversity and climate histories and the ways in which this influences social and environmental governance;
- Apply empirical research methods and cross-cultural fieldwork.
Generic skills
Upon completion of this subject, students should have:
- The 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; and
- Oral presentation skills;
- group field and research activities.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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GEOG30026 | East Timor Field Class | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
Recommended background knowledge
One of:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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GEOG20002 | Landscapes and Environmental Change | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOG20009 | Landscapes and Diversity | No longer available | |
GEOG20012 | Post-Conflict Development and Difference | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOG90021 | Conservation and Cultural Environments | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Interested students who are unsure if they possess sufficient academic background are welcome to contact the coordinator for advice
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Original daily field notes completed during field trip
| Week 9 | 20% |
3-person group presentation at an all-day workshop (equivalent to 1,000 words)
| Week 11 | 25% |
A research report and essay
| Due in the first week of the examination period | 55% |
Attendance for field trip or equivalent Hurdle requirement: Students must attend the field trip or, in the event of any late cancellation of the field trip, the online alternative in order to successfully complete this subject. | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Additional delivery details
The field class takes place during semester break.
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 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: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Course notes and reading material will be supplied at the beginning of the pre-teaching period.
- Off-campus study
This subject has an overseas component
10-day field trip to East Timor
- Incidental costs
Students are responsible for the cost of airfares, internal travel, accommodation and food.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Geography Major Tailored Specialisation Major Development - 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: 31 January 2024