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GEPL570 Your Place or Mine? People and Power in Place

Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus D - Comp/internet essential
Armidale Semester 2 On Campus D - Comp/internet essential
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites candidature in a postgraduate award or permission of head of school
Co-requisites None
Restrictions GEPL370 or GEPL470
Notes None
Combined Units GEPL370 - Your Place or Mine? People and Power in Place
Coordinator(s) Robyn Bartel (rbartel@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit investigates the relationship between humans and the land and the many ways in which power is exercised by places over people as well as by people over place. It explores the different ways in which people may comprehend the world, and how this affects their interactions with place, and also how they may use places to exert power over other people. It examines the causes and effects of 'conventional' and 'alternative' decision-making processes related to planning, land use and land use change. Learning in the unit will be facilitated by structured group discussion, unit readings, assignment work and online media.
Materials No text required
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignment 2 25% 1500
Assessment Notes
For Assignments 2, 3 and 4 students will choose one activity from a choice of 15 imcluding an online learning environment activity/discussion board activity - equivalent to 2000 words.
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-3 GA: 1-8
Assignment 3 25% 2000
Assessment Notes
For Assignments 2, 3 and 4 students will choose one activity from a choice of 15 imcluding an online learning environment activity/discussion board activity - equivalent to 2000 words.
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-3 GA: 1-8
Assignment 4 25% 2000
Assessment Notes
For Assignments 2, 3 and 4 students will choose one activity from a choice of 15 imcluding an online learning environment activity/discussion board activity - equivalent to 2000 words.
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-3 GA: 1-8
Essay 25% Off Campus 1500
Assessment Notes
Essay for external students
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-3 GA: 1-8
Tutorial Presentation 25% On Campus
Assessment Notes
Tutorial presentation for internal students.
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-3 GA: 1-8

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. demonstrate an understanding of concepts regarding the relationship between humans and landscape, and theories about place, power and land use planning, and demonstrate an ability to relate these concepts personally in an analytical and meaningful way;
  2. demonstrate research, communication and critical thinking skills; and
  3. demonstrate an ongoing curiosity and capacity for engagement in the field.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Students will demonstrate a command of the topic areas to the required standards of academic scholarship as assessed assignments 1 to 4. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Students will communicate effectively and confidently orally and in written forms as assessed in assignments 1 to 4. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
Demonstrate an awareness of the global context and implications of the topic areas as assessed in assignments 1 to 4. 		True True True
4 Information Literacy
Locate, evaluate and apply information from a variety of sources in an appropriate manner as assessed in assignments 1 to 4. 		True True True
5 Life-Long Learning
Develop, practice and apply intellectual curiosity, creativity and critical thinking skills as assessed in assignments 1 to 4. 		True True True
6 Problem Solving
Critically analyse problems and formulate possible solutions forms as assessed in assignments 1 to 4. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
Demonstrate respect for, and acknowledgement of, ideas and knowledge of others as assessed in assignments 1 to 4. 		True True True
8 Team Work
Work collaboratively and respect the values and contributions of others as assessed in assignment 1 and online activities. 		True True True
   

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