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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 explores different strategies that have been used to bring about social change. The unit takes a historical perspective to compare and contrast various strategies that have been used in different historical and social circumstances. The unit examines the role of young people in social change and the extent to which youth workers should become involved in supporting young people in this role. The unit examines a variety of forms of activism including how youth workers can work within their own organisations to ensure the organisations remain relevant to young people's needs.
Unit was previously coded YWK3230
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures and tutorials or online discussions.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Study | Case study of social change | 50% |
| Test | Short essay test. | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Case Study | Case Study of social change | 50% |
| Test | Short essay test. | 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.
In this unit students explore different strategies that have been used to bring about social change. Historical perspectives are used to compare and contrast various strategies that have been used in different political and social circumstances. The materials examine the role of young people in social change and the extent to which youth workers should become involved in supporting young people in this role. There are opportunities to examine a variety of forms of activism including how youth workers can work within their own organisations to ensure the organisations remain relevant to young people's needs.
Must have passed either YWK1101 or YWK1220.
Unit was previously coded YWK3230.
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 2 | 13 x 3 hour seminar | 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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Study | Case study –with team work and individual components | 60% |
| Test | A short essay open book test on application of concepts taught across the unit | 40% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Case Study | Case study –with team work and individual components | 60% |
| Test | A short essay open book test on application of concepts taught across the unit | 40% |
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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