Area: | Muresk Institute |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 5 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | The structure of rural society. Sociology of rural communities in response to innovation and change. Structure and function of landcare groups extension methodology, types, theories and models. Structure of present extension services. Group dynamics and stability. Leadership and management in group situations. Communication skills and technology. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Described social elements that impact on decision making in response to landcare issues. Outlined extension methodology, types, theories and models using examples from past and present extension services. Used role play to examine leadership styles and communication techniques in a group situation. |
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: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Comtinuous Assessment 100%. This is a grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 50100 Agriculture (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | | | Y | | 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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