12729 (v.3) Participatory Planning 212

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.

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.

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:

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.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Journal 10%, Research report 50%, Presentation 10%, Worksheets 20%, Reflective essay 10%. This is a grade/mark assessment.

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