ENVS1004
10 units
1000 level
Course handbook
Description
Social development aims to help individuals, communities and societies live well and achieve their potential. It is strongly interconnected with environments and places; with legacies of the past and designs for the future. This course is the first in a sequence (followed by ENVS2008, then ENVS3006) that covers the social and cultural dimensions of environmental change from pre-colonial times through to the present. Through Australian and international case studies, skill development activities and research, you will explore different cultural perspectives and examine relationships between development and social, environmental, and economic justice. You will also study issues central to improving our world today, including climate change, biosecurity and urbanisation.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Define social development and identify common applications, barriers and goals
2. Analyse the relationship between social development and environments in a range of contexts
3. Understand the role of culture in the production and management of environmental issues
4. Demonstrate effective communication of environmental and social development concepts and issues.
Content
The course enables students to develop introductory skills in research and effective communication. A range of socio-environmental issues, perspectives and contexts are examined. The course also explores environmental history, current challenges and opportunities to create better futures.
Requisite
This course replaces EMGT1020. If you have successfully completed EMGT1020 you cannot enrol in this course.
Assessment items
Online Learning Activity: Preparation Tasks
Literature Review: Research Review
Project: Digital Project
Online Open Book Formal Examination: Exam
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Field Study-1
- Face to Face Off Campus 4 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 8
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 11 week(s) starting in week 1
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.
Course outline
- ENVS1004 - Semester 1, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 280.5 KB)
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.