| Assessment |
Assessment information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.
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| Graduate Attributes (GA) |
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Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge of the peace studies discipline will be taught with material available online. It will be assessed in all assessments.
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Communication Skills
Students will be taught communication skills through written feedback on the assessments and participation component of the unit. Students will be assessed on the style of writing, clarity of writing, expression and development of ideas, and referencing. Students will practise their communication skills through completing the assessment tasks.
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Global Perspectives
Students are taught about conflict, violence and peace and how these operate in both the Australian and international context.
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Information Literacy
Students will be directed to relevant literature and taught how to assess its validity. Students will be assessed on their ability to identify and critically analyse the relevant literature.
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Life-Long Learning
By completing the assessments, students will be provided with the necessary lifelong skills to be able to research, write and discuss social issues. These skills can be transferred to any discipline, and will be useful in any research positions.
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Problem Solving
Students are taught conflict resolution skills in the theory aspects of the unit and are assessed through their assessment tasks.
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Social Responsibility
Students are taught and assessed on the social and ethical implicatons of their actions.
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Team Work
This unit encourages students to assess the various means by which they, as individuals and as part of a community, can contribute to more a more peaceful world.
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