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Introduction to Community Development (COD125)
Points:	3
Enrolment Options:	Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external [see Teaching Periods and Census Dates]
Description:	This unit introduces students to sociological approaches to community development, with particular reference to its application in the Australian context. It will examine the emergence of the concept of community development and its meanings across diverse areas of practice. A key focus of the unit will be challenges posed by matching theory and practice in community development. Towards this end students will be expected to become familiar with, and aware of the limitations of key methodologies in community development.
Contact time:	Lectures/tutorials: up to 3 hours per week.
Prerequisites:	Nil. Co-requisite: Internet access if studying externally.
Used in these Courses:	Community Development (BA) International Aid and Development (BA) Planning (BPlanning) Sustainable Development (BA, BSc)
Used in these Minors:	Community Development Indigenous Sustainability Issues in Global Development

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Handbook 2010

Unit: Introduction to Community Development

Introduction to Community Development (COD125)