| Assessment |
Assessment information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.
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| Learning Outcomes (LO) |
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
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critically analyse the effectiveness of civil-military cooperation in preparing for, responding to and averting the impact of violent conflicts and natural disasters, particularly in the Asia-Pacific;
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examine and better understand the challenges of coordinating civil-military efforts in preparing for, responding to, and averting the impact of violent conflicts and natural disasters, particularly in the Asia-Pacific;
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design and implement disaster risk reduction strategies and processes to mitigate the impact of natural disasters and violent conflicts in planned post-disaster interventions; and
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explore potential barriers to successful interventions in relation to reducing risks and mitigating the impact of natural disasters and violent conflicts.
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| Graduate Attributes (GA) |
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Knowledge of a Discipline
Students will deepen their knowledge of disaster management, specific to this unit, which is taught on an external basis by using the online facility where essential materials are accessed. The unit is assessed through online participation and a case study.
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Communication Skills
Students will practise communication skills through written and oral 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 by completing the assessment tasks and online discussion participation.
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Global Perspectives
Students assess the importance of disaster management in the global but particularly in the Asia-Pacific context, which involves addressing risks and planning for the mitigation of impacts associated with natural disasters and violent conflicts.
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Information Literacy
Students will be directed to relevant literature and how to assess its validity. Students will be assessed on their ability to identify and critically analyse 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, assess risk and plan appropriate interventions. These skills can be transferred to any discipline, and will be useful in any research positions. These attributes will be assessed in all of the assessments. In addition, students who participate in the online discussions will be provided with the skills to debate contentious topics and develop their understanding of a topic through group activities.
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Problem Solving
Students will be assessed on their ability to conceptualise problems and formulate a range of solutions, to research and present findings. They will be required to collect, collate and analyse relevant information to assist problem solving. Students are also taught to assess risk and formulate disaster mitigation strategies.
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Social Responsibility
Students will be taught about their professional responsibilities as a researcher to provide balanced and accurate research. In addition, students will be taught that they have a social responsibility to question and challenge some 'facts' and also about the comprehending the sensitivities of working in post disaster and post conflict situations. This will be assessed and taught through their responses to the online assessments, online postings and case study.
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Team Work
Students will practise working collaboratively and networking effectively to solve problems on the online discussion board taking initiative and leading others in this environment. They will also negotiate and assert their own values and respect the values and contributions of others in the course of their discussion on-line.
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