SCD4302 - Governance and Community
12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL
Postgraduate Faculty of Arts
Leader(s): TBA
Offered
Not offered in 2009
Synopsis
This unit locates the understanding of working in public and private sector organisations within a critical analysis of the changing role of the state and new framings of governance and citizenship. It examines the structures, processes and discourses that shape organisations and partnerships. It provides an understanding of the distinct roles in organisational governance and management. It explores the discourses and practices of community development and community strengthening and their relationship with governance and governmentality, and further develops students' skills in facilitating effective processes and outcomes in working within and across organisations, and with communities.
Objectives
On successful completion of the unit, students should have: a well-developed understanding of governance and governmentality, and their shaping of institutional and discursive developments; critical understanding of globalization and international perspectives on the changing role of the state, including neo-liberal and social democratic framings of the citizenship social contract; a sound understanding of the political and organisational structures of governance, including mandate, processes, responsibilities and liabilities; a critical understanding of whole of government and partnership approaches, and skills in working effectively in a cross-organisational environment and with communities; clarity about the distinct roles of governance and management in organizations of all kinds; a critical understanding of community development, community engagement, community strengthening and capacity building as forms of activism and of governance; skills in facilitating mutual understanding, dialogue, shared goals and outcomes between community and governance structures.
Assessment
Theoretical essay (4000 words): 45%
Critical analysis (5000 words): 55%
Off-campus attendance requirements
1 hour per week in on-line activities and discussion. Students will also be encouraged to consult regularly with the unit adviser, where possible in face-to-face meetings.