James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2000

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WS3014:03

Socio-environmentalism and Community Work

Townsville, Cairns

16 lectures, 16 tutorials or the equivalent in mixed mode on-campus delivery. Second semester and flexible delivery. Subject commences in week 6 of the semester. Also offered at Mackay campus.

Staff: Mr P Jones (Townsville campus); Ms R Lynn (Cairns campus).

The subject will draw on socio-environmentalism as a framework for critiquing community work practice. It will consider the evolution of the relationship between people and nature, explore the various explanations for these and the current socio-environmental problems faced by the community. Students will then examine the implications of such an approach for working in the field of social development.

Learning Objectives:

  1. to develop a broad understanding of the relationship between people and nature;
  2. to develop a critical understanding of a socio-environmental approach to community work;
  3. be inspired to promote co-operation and social justice in human relations, along with respect for other living and non-living things.

Assessment by participation (15%); student developed assessment (85%).


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