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GEPL452 Changing Communities: Development Planning

Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus
Online level Level A- Internet access required
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
Pre-requisites candidature in a postgraduate award
Co-requisites None
Restrictions GEPL352
Notes None
Combined Units GEPL352 - Changing Communities: Development Planning
Coordinator(s) Barbara Rugendyke (brugendy@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit develops understanding of issues involved in planning for change in disadvantaged communities, primarily in developing nations. The aims, techniques and problems associated with policy formulation, development planning and program or project management are explored (including examination of the planning cycle - research and data collection, plan formulation, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation). The efficacy and sustainability of development strategies as instruments of change are evaluated.

Prescribed Material
Mandatory
Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Development Planning: Concepts and Tools for Planners, Managers and Facilitators
ISBN: 9781842774335
Dale, R., Zed Books 2004
Text refers to: Semester 2 , Off Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
   

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