James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2011

EV5012 - Tropical Landscapes and Livelihoods

Credit points: 03
Year: 2011
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: Sch of Earth & Environmental Sciences

Available to postgraduate students admitted to the Master of Development Practice (105504)

This subject provides students with an understanding of the critical links between tropical landscapes and livelihoods in a development practice context. The content will provide students with knowledge of the concept of livelihoods and tools used to investigate assess and monitor changes in livelihoods. Students will learn experientially through hands-on experience with a variety of participatory approaches to livelihood studies. Special attention will be given to the different visions and perceptions of livelihoods amongst different people. The concept of landscape and the use of various visualisation techniques will be emphasised. Implications of globalisation for rural livelihoods and ways in which market integration can be mediated to favour livelihoods will be explored. Much of the teaching will be in the workshop mode and there will be opportunities for field excursions to communities in far north Queensland.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Qualities


Availabilities

Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2011
Coord/Lect: Dr Intu Boedhihartono.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 12 hours tutorials
  • 12 hours practicals
  • 12 hours fieldwork
Assessment:end of semester exam (% - 40%); tutorial attendance and participation (% - 10%); assignments (% - 20%); field report (% - 30%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.