Overview
Social skills and emotional intelligence are ever-increasing as ‘commodities’ in the workplace. Now, more than ever, people need to be able to work with and understand others and carefully move across communities and cultures. This minor introduces students to the skills and practices associated with community development. The course gives … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Structure
12 credit points
Minor12 credit points
Learning outcomes
1.
Understand and evaluate literature written about community development practice
2.
Understand the history, scope and diversity of community development practice carried out in a range of contexts
3.
Prepare assessment pieces using a range of professional writing styles and genres
4.
Work collaboratively and independently in the range of settings to respond to project demands and community groups
5.
Reflect skeptically and creatively, on the social, ethical and political context that confronts professional practice
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Function with creativity, innovation, elegance and cross-cultural dexterity to the many needs, demands and opportunities confronting the communities with whom they work.