Planning and Designing International Development Projects PG (8770.4)
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | On-campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Arts And Design |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
School Of Arts And Communications | Post Graduate Level | Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) |
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the project cycle, emphasising the planning and design activities;
2. Demonstrate an understanding of various approaches to project planning and design and understand the strengths and weaknesses of the different approaches;
3. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the role of participatory techniques in project planning and design;
4. Demonstrate an understanding of theoretical perspectives and debates to practice and policy issues;
5. Recognise the diversity in the theoretical perspectives, that leads to alternative and competing possibilities for analysis and action; and
6. Demonstrate the skills required to articulate and present critique appropriate for studies at post-graduate level.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
NoneCorequisites
None.Incompatible units
NoneEquivalent units
NoneAssumed knowledge
Familiarity with basic concepts in International Development.Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | On-campus | Mr Munir Saeed |
2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | On-campus | Mr Munir Saeed |
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
All assessment items need to be submitted as soft-copy to the appropriate dropbox on the unit canvas site.
Students should confirm the academic integrity by signing on soft copies of their assignments the following declaration:
I certify that:
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the attached assignment is my own work and no part of this work has been written for me by any other person except where such collaboration has been authorised by the lecturer/s concerned;
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material drawn from other sources has been fully acknowledged as to author/creator, source and other bibliographic details according to unit-specific requirements for referencing; and
No part of this work has been submitted for assessment in any other unit in this or another Faculty except where authorised by the lecturer/s concerned.
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Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
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UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Learner engagement
Students that come prepared to the lectures and at least have done the required reading always engage, learn and perform better.
Participation requirements
It is expected that students will come to the class having done the required reading and will actively engage in the discussion with peers.
Required IT skills
Basic IT and Word processing skills
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
Additional information
Special assessment requirements
Please consult with the unit convenor at the start of the semester of you have any special needs, or alternatively, consult the Welfare office.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment will only be provided in accordance with the Supplementary Assessment Policy. See section 5.4 in the Student Guide to Policies:
Use of text-matching software
The University of Canberra has available, through LearnOnline (Canvas), text-matching software that helps students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understandings of academic integrity. Known as URKUND, the software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts. Click here for further information on how to submit your essay via the URKUND text-matching software.
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