geg3red regional economic development

REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

GEG3RED

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students will gain a broad understanding of regional economic development processes, focusing on Australian and international examples. Weekly classes will introduce students to contested understandings of 'the economy' and explore how neoliberalism, globalisation, and increasing urbanisation present challenges and opportunities for diverse forms of regional development. Along the way we will consider how diverse social, cultural and political contexts shape regional economic development in different ways.

SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorMelissa Kennedy

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites At least 30 credit points in 1st year Humanities and Social Sciences subjects, or approval of subject coordinator

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Identify a range of approaches for local and regional economic development

02. Evaluate and critique relevant articles and extracts that examine the theory and practice of local and regional economic development

03. Formulate strategies for local and regional economic development

04. Demonstrate an understanding of economic and geographic concepts relevant to development concerns

Subject options

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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMelissa Kennedy

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Nine 2.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
Nine 1.00 hour tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Three 3.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Short essay (1500 words)This assessment familiarises students with the ideas and debates within the scholarly literature.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO4
Critical Explanatory Review (1500)This assessment provides students with the skills to investigate and communicate about a complex economic development topic.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO4
Development strategy (2000 words)In this assessment, students apply their conceptual and theoretical knowledge to an applied economic development project.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended