Area: | Department of Urban and Regional Planning |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Develops an understanding of the multiple meanings of community, recognises the implications of this understanding and accommodate in planning processes through techniques of citizen participation. Develops the necessary skills base for community planning, and the wisdom to understand when and how to use these skills. Develops skills of negotiation in order to be able to reach win-win outcomes for all participants. |
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Unit Outcomes: | Upon completion of this unit students will have developed a knowledge of public participation through a history of the planners' approach, and alternative views and effective communication. Participated in tool-box and participation techniques. Developeda knowledge of facilitation, multicultural participation, safety audits and getting children involved, including negotiation skills and techniques. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Sarkissian, W., Cook, A. and Walsh, K. (1997). Community Participation in Practice: A Practical Guide. Perth, ISTP Murdoch University. Sarkissian, W. and Perglut, D. (2001). The Community Participation Handbook. Perth, ISTP Murdoch University. Sarkissian, W. and Walsh, K. (2001). Community Participation in Practice - Casebook. Perth, ISTP Murdoch University. Susskind, L., McKearnan, S. and Thomas-Larmer, J. eds. (1999). The Consensus-Building Handbook. Thousand Oaks, Sage. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Journal 10%, Research report 50%, Presentation 10%, Worksheets 20%, Reflective essay 10%. This is a grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 40100 Architecture and Urban Environment (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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