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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit examines how different ideologies and worldviews influence youth policy, youth work, and young people's perception of the world and their place in the world. The unit explores both political and faith perspectives. The unit examines how different values and assumptions lead to political disagreement about youth policy. In this context students have an opportunity to examine values and assumptions related to human nature, human rights, liberty, social justice, human purpose, our relationship with the natural world and about what constitutes an ideal society. The unit relates these themes back to youth policy, youth work and to young people.
Must have passed 1 unit from YWK1101 Principles of Youth Work or YWK1220 Youth Issues.
Unit was previously coded YWK1107.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 2 hour lecture | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 1 | 13 x 1 hour tutorial | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
Lectures, tutorial and online discussion
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | A discussion of political ideologies and a youth policy issue or a youth work policy issue | 50% |
| Test | Open book test. Four short essay answers that apply learning from across this unit to a youth policy issue or to a youth work concern. | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | A discussion of political ideologies and a youth policy issue or a youth work policy issue | 50% |
| Test | Open book test. Four short essay answers that apply learning from across this unit to a youth policy issue or to a youth work concern. | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit examines how different ideologies and worldviews influence youth policy, youth work, and young people's perception of the world and their place in the world. The unit explores both political and faith perspectives. The unit examines how different values and assumptions lead to political disagreement about youth policy. In this context students have an opportunity to examine values and assumptions related to human nature, human rights, liberty, social justice, human purpose, our relationship with the natural world and about what constitutes an ideal society. The unit relates these themes back to youth policy, youth work and to young people.
Must have passed 1 unit from YWK1101 Principles of Youth Work or YWK1220 Youth Issues.
Unit was previously coded YWK1107.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 2 hour lecture | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 1 | 13 x 1 hour tutorial | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
Lectures, tutorial and online discussion
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | A discussion of political ideologies and a youth policy issue or a youth work policy issue | 50% |
| Test | Open book test. Four short essay answers that apply learning from across this unit to a youth policy issue or to a youth work concern. | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | A discussion of political ideologies and a youth policy issue or a youth work policy issue | 50% |
| Test | Open book test. Four short essay answers that apply learning from across this unit to a youth policy issue or to a youth work concern. | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
YWK3107|3|2