UDI5701 · Social impact lab

Overview

This unit develops knowledge and experience of community engagement theory and techniques, social impact analysis, and the ability to address fundamental issues for diverse communities. It will explore methods for deploying new communication technologies, innovative community consultation and conflict resolution strategies through proactive mediations and negotiations.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

100% in-semester assessment

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Critically reflect on and describe key theories and concepts for democratic participation and engagement;
2. Apply a range of engagement techniques in diverse communities;
3. Apply methods to identify the assets, issues, and conflicts of various stakeholders;
4. Effectively communicate community planning concepts and strategies;
5. Understand and apply the rules of occupational health and safety appropriate to the unit of study.

Workload

24 hours per week including 6 contact hours. The remaining 18 hours are to be used for self and group learning activities.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.