12723 (v.3) Planning for Diversity 112

Area:

Department of Urban and Regional Planning

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

2.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Understanding the concept of 'community' and constituent issues involved and the nature of social inequality. Examining perceptions and realities of different communities and exploring how different communities have diferent needs from planning systems. Construction of logical arguments and the ability to be able to express insight and interpretation of issues in a variety of forums.

Unit Outcomes:

Upon completion of this unit students will have developed an understanding of the conceptions of community, social inequality, tolerance, citizenship and of well-being, poverty and class. Developed an understanding of the role of women and men in society, ageing, youth, multiculturalism and racism, Aboriginal Australia, disability and crime and safety.

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:

Najman, J. and Western, J., (1998). A Sociology of Australian Socieety. Basingstoke, MacMillan Press. Fincher, R. and Jacobs, J. eds., (1998). Cities of Difference. New York, Guilford Press. Greed, C. ed., (1999). Social Town Planning. London, Routeledge. Sandercock, L., ed., (1998). Making the Invisible Visible. Berkeley, University of California Press.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Debate 15%, Tutorial paper 35%, Essay 40%, Participation 10%. This is a grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y