12 points, SCA Band 2, 0.250 EFTSL
Undergraduate - Unit
Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.
Faculty
Chief examiner(s)
Associate Professor Sarah McDonald
Coordinator(s)
Associate Professor Sarah McDonald
Unit guides
Prerequisites
Students must be enrolled in Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Global Studies (including double degree students) to undertake this overseas study tour unit.
Notes
- This unit is an international study programinternational study program (http://future.arts.monash.edu/learning-abroad) that requires an application to be enrolled and may incur additional cost.
- The unit may be offered as part of the Summer Arts ProgramSummer Arts Program (http://www.monash.edu/students/courses/arts/summer-program.html).
- For students enrolled in the Bachelor of Global studies, this unit counts to all specialisations as an elective.
Synopsis
The unit explores the impact of the global movement of people and goods on environmental sustainability. Based in different international locations, students will undertake field work with partner organisations that focus on areas such as food and water security, conservation and urbanisation, eco-tourism, the impact of key regional economic sectors on the local environment, global supply chains and environmental sustainability. The fieldwork components of this unit will allow students to apply the theoretical knowledge they gain in class to real world problems.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the unit, students will be able to:
- recognise and explain the interplay of regional and global factors that impact environmental sustainability;
- evaluate organisational responses to issues of environmental sustainability;
- apply theoretical knowledge to real-world issues;
- communicate effectively in both written and oral formats;
- work collaboratively;
- identify and utilise intercultural competency skills.
Assessment
Within semester assessment: 100%
Workload requirements
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
See also Unit timetable information