DEVT 3012OL - Environment and Development
Online - Semester 2 - 2021
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code DEVT 3012OL Course Environment and Development Coordinating Unit Anthropology and Development Studies Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s Online Units 3 Contact 3 Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites At least 6 units of Level II undergraduate study Incompatible DEVT 2004, DEVT 2004EX, DEVT 2004OL, GEOG 2141, GEOG 2157EX Assessment Research essay or report (2,000 words; 30%); Tutorial work portfolio (1,500 words; 40%); Take Home Exam (1,500 words, 30%) Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Thomas Wanner
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1. Comprehend the complexity and various forms and dimensions of development and environment issues
2. Understand how global capitalism and economic processes shape environmental change and policies
3. Critically assess the politics of sustainability and the various theoretical perspectives of development and environment
4. Conduct independent research of an environment/development case study with a high level of originality, quality and creativity
5. Work effectively in a team and in tutorial situations; and communicate ideas about environment and development issues
6. Critically reflect on own learning about environment and development issuesUniversity Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1-4 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
3,4,6 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
5 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
1-5 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
5 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
This course is completely taught online on MyUni. All required resources (e.g. recorded lectures, required readings) will be provided on MyUni.Recommended Resources
Introductory reading:
Elliott, J.A. (2009). ‘Sustainable Development.’ In Kitchin, R. and Thrift, N. (eds.). International Encyclopedia of Human Geography, pp. 117-131.
Perreault, T. (2009). ‘Environment and Development’. In Castree, N. et al. (eds.). A Companion to Environmental Geography. Malden, MA: Wiley-Blackwell.
Highly recommended:
Redclift, M. and Springett, D. (eds.) (2015). Routledge International Handbook of Sustainable Development. Hoboken : Taylor and Francis.
Online book in the library.Online Learning
This is an online course.
Students need to be aware that an online course is great because of its flexibility for students - there are no prescribed class time sand students can do the required learning activities in their own time.Online learning, however, requires good time management; and self-motivation and discipline to do the required work and assessments.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course is taught online via MyUni - the Learning Management system of the University of Adelaide.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
WORKLOAD – STRUCTURED LEARNING
1 hour online lecture per week = 12 hours per semester
2 hours Discussion Board = 24 hours per semester
WORKLOAD – SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING
5 hours MyUni activities and reading and preparation per week = 60 hours per semester
5 hours assignment preparation per week = 60 hours per semester
TOTAL: 156 hours per semesterLearning Activities Summary
LECTURE TOPICS
Theories and debates about environment and development
Conceptualisations of Nature
Development and Environment ethics
Environment and Development: Security and Justice
Green capitalism and green economy
Green state and green politics
International cooperation and partnerships and SDGs
Environment and Development issue: student choice (eg. climate change, forests, global commons etc).
Environment and Development issue: student choice
Environment and Development issue: student choice
Conclusion
Specific Course Requirements
Students need to be able to have the technology and internet to be able to participate in this course.
Good knowledge of how to use and navigate on CANVAS (MyUni) is expected.Small Group Discovery Experience
This is an online course. There are no group work based learning activities. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
1. Personal Learning Plan (0%) diagnostic assignment
2. Research Essay or Report (2,000 words) Summative 30%
3. Discussion Board (1,500 words) Formative and Summative 40% (30% DB postings; plus 10% self-assessment of preparation and participation)
4. Take Home Exam (1,500 words) Summative 30%Assessment Related Requirements
Students need to submit all assignment pieces for assessment to be able to pass the course (depending on the grades).
Weekly participation on the Discussion Board is a compulsory component of the course. Students need to contribute to at
least 90% of all Discussion Boards.Assessment Detail
1. Personal Learning Plan (0%): students submit a short one page summary of their learning goals and strategies
2. Research Essay or Report (2,000 words; 30%): students research specific environment and development issues of their choice and write it up in form of either a 2000 word essay or report.
3. Discussion Boards (1,500 words, 40%): students participate in weekly Discussion Boards where we discuss the topic
4. Take Home Exam (1,500 words; 30%): students have three days for this take home exam which will cover the course content and will be scheduled at the end of the semesterSubmission
All assignments will be submitted electronically on MyUni.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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