Gross National Happiness PG (9699.1)
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| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Business, Government & Law |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Canberra School Of Politics, Economics And Society | 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
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Compare and contrast GNH with mainstream economic development discourses
2. Analyse how GNH is perceived and implemented in Bhutan and how that differs with the philosophy and practice of development in other countries
3. Critically reflect on GNH theory and practice and the growing understanding of the concept
4. Critical examination of the concept of happiness, its historical evolution, its measurement and its causes
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 - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
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
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
Gross National Happiness G, 8933.Equivalent units
8933 Gross National Happiness GAssumed knowledge
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Required texts
There is no prescribed text for this unit. Required readings for each workshop are specificed in the teaching schedule.The readings can be found on the unit Moodle site. Students are also required to undertake their own research especially for assignments.
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
All assessment items will need to be submitted online and hard copy to karma_tshomo@rim.edu.bt. The first page of each assessment submission should include the following information:
Student ID:
Assessment Name:
Word Count
Special assessment requirements
There are no special assessment requirements.
Supplementary assessment
Please refer to the UC Supplementary Assessment Policy
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
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.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
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
The amount of time you will need to spend on study in this unit will depend on a number of factors including your prior knowledge, learning skill level and learning style. Nevertheless, in planning your time commitments you should note that for a 3cp unit the total notional workload over the semester or term is assumed to be 150 hours. These hours include time spent in classes. The total workload for units of different credit point value should vary proportionally. For example, for a 6cp unit the total notional workload over a semester or term is assumed to be 300 hours.
Inclusion and engagement
Students who need assistance in undertaking the unit because of disability or other circumstances should inform their Unit Convener or Welfare as soon as possible so the necessary arrangements can be made.
Participation requirements
It is expected that students attend all the intensive classes for this unit
Required IT skills
It is expected that students have basic word processing skills and are able to use the internet for gathering information and for managing participation through the Moodle website for this unit.
In-unit costs
Fees are as set out by RIM and organised by RIM.
Work placement, internships or practicums
There are no work placements or internships involved in this unit.
Additional information
Any additional information will communicated by the Unit Convener.
