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:
- to develop a broad understanding of the relationship between people and nature;
- to develop a critical understanding of a socio-environmental approach to community work;
- 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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