Introduction to Social Impact Studies ANTH8028  - Details

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Offered By: Resource Management in Asia Pacific
Academic Career: Graduate Coursework
Course Subject: Anthropology
Offered in: Second Semester, 2010
Unit Value: 6 units
Course Description: This course will provide an introduction to social impact assessment (SIA) during the various stages of the project cycle. Social impacts assessment will be examined in relation to infrastructure, resource extraction, development projects, corporate activities and climate change. Alternative approaches to the assessment of impacts on livelihood, institutions, social structure, equity, culture and quality of life will be examined. The course will place a strong emphasis on practical case studies and students will be given opportunities to explore alternative impact assessment approaches in a number of sectors and within different national jurisdictions.
Learning Outcomes:

Students who satisfy the requirements of this course will have the following knowledge and skills:

  • Awareness of the legislative and policy environment for social impact assessment
  • Ability to contribute to the design of a social impact study.
  • Ability to contribute to undertaking a social impact study.
  • Ability to critically assess social impact studies.
Indicative Assessment: Participation 20%; First Essay 30%; Second Essay 50%
Workload:

In Semester 2 2008 this course will be provided with some online delivery (with all lectures and course material provided via WebCT). Students doing the course on-campus will be required to attend weekly 2-hour workshops. Off-campus students will be required to participate in online discussions. Students will need to nominate their mode of study in Week 1.

Course Classification(s): AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs.
Areas of Interest: Anthropology and Development Studies
Eligibility: Students enrolled in an ANU or equivalent Masters program are eligible to enroll.
Consent Required: yes
Technology Requirements: High speed internet access is required to access online course materials.
Majors/Specialisations: Indigenous Policy
Programs: Master of Environment and Master of Environmental Management and Development
Other Information:

Delivery Mode:

Semester 2

This course is provided through flexible delivery to both on campus and off campus students. Students doing the course on-campus will be required to attend weekly 2-hour workshops. Off-campus students will be required to participate in online discussions.  

 

Academic Contact: Dr Andrew Walker, Dr Colin Filer, and Sango Mahanty