12248 (v.2) CASC 111 - ACMD : You, Your Work and the Course
| Area: | Centre for Aboriginal Studies |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 2.5 |
| Seminar: | 1 x 30 Hours Yearly |
| Syllabus: | An introduction to Aboriginal community management and development practice and how this relates to the student's role. Key concepts within the courses are explored, including - Aboriginal terms of reference, community management and community development core principles. Students also explore aspects of working in cross-cultural settings and the implications for their work. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Built pictures of own positions and roles in family,community and work. Explored what it means to be an Aboriginal Community Management and Development Fractioned and relates to own role. Explored introductory aspects of working in Indigenous contexts and the implications for own work. Explored introductory concepts of community development and their relevance to current roles and contexts. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | Cacioppe, R., (1992). Mind Maps. Perth: Integra. pp. 21-24. Hogan, C., (1994). Mind mapping: Some Practical Applications. In Processes for Group facilitators. Leeds: MCB University Press, pp. 3.01 to 3.18. Kenny, S., (1994). Developing Communities for the Future: Community Development in Australia. Melbourne: Thomas Nelson, pp.4-8. O'Connor, T. and O'Regan, P., (1992). I Can Change Anything, but not on my own. A Manual for Community Work. Christchurch: North East Community Development Scheme, pp. 4-5. O'Connor, T. and O'Regan,P. (1992), Community. Give it a Go, Wellington: Allen and Unwin, p.9. Perkins, H.L., (Ed) (1980), Guidelines for Development. Singapore: Christian Conference of Asia. Quoted in Hope, A.and Timmel,S., (1984), Training for Transformation. A Handbook for Community Workers. Book 1. Zimbabwe: Mambo Press p.16.Twelvetrees, A., (1991). Community Work. Basingstoke: Macmillan Educational, pp.14-15 |
| Unit Texts: | No prescibed texts |
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Current as of: February 2, 2004
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