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HGEO812 – Urban Social Impact Assessment
2014 – S2 External
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Alison Ziller
Contact via alison.ziller@mq.edu.au
E7A704
by appointment
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to PGDipSIA or PGCertSIA or MEnvPlan or MEnvEd or MEnvMgt or MEnvSc or MEnvStud or MEnv or PGDipEnv or PGCertEnv or MSc in (Environmental Health or Remote Sensing and GIS) or PGDipSc in Remote Sensing and GIS or PGCertSc in Remote Sensing and GIS or MSusDev or PGDipSusDev or MAppAnth or PGDipAppAnth or MPASR or PGDipPASR or PGCertPASR or MDevCult or PGDipDevCult or PGCertDevCult
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit provides strong methodological and conceptual foundations for professional practice in social impact assessment (SIA) in urban planning and development. It covers SIA in New South Wales and Australia and considers international examples. It also offers a foundation for applied social and environment studies to students from other areas.
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Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- 1 To develop a critical literacy and some practical skills in the field of social impact assessment relevant to urban and regional planning and related applications
- 2 To develop knowledge and understanding of Urban SIA as a field of practice on contemporary urban and regional planning
- 3 To develop skills in identifying and using data relevant to SIA in urban and regional planning
- 4 To demonstrate research and written communication skills
- 5 To increase students‘ understanding of and sensitivity to social issues in urban and regional planning
General Assessment Information
There are three assignments for this course. A student must submit all three assignments in order to pass the course.
Each assignment has a strict word limit the aim of which is to encourage concise and clear expression which is needed in most professional situations.
Detailed information about each assignment, including guidance and assessment criteria will be available to students in the Unit Guide on iLearn
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Due |
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| Another look at social mix | 30% | 10/9/14 |
| Scoping an assessment | 35% | 15/10/2014 |
| Review of an SIA | 35% | 12/11/2014 |
Another look at social mix
Due: 10/9/14
Weighting: 30%
Use the array of readings provided in the reading list for weeks 1-3 of this unit, write a short essay in which you
- Review the readings to provide a definition of social mix &/or suggest limitations to the definitions used
- Identify differences in approach to social mix between planners and public health specialists
- Based on the readings, and material presented in class, make a well supported case for social mix on the grounds of public health.
Your report should show that you can present a review of academic and other research material which is properly referenced and is presented with a professional reader in mind.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- 1 To develop a critical literacy and some practical skills in the field of social impact assessment relevant to urban and regional planning and related applications
- 2 To develop knowledge and understanding of Urban SIA as a field of practice on contemporary urban and regional planning
- 3 To develop skills in identifying and using data relevant to SIA in urban and regional planning
- 4 To demonstrate research and written communication skills
- 5 To increase students‘ understanding of and sensitivity to social issues in urban and regional planning
Scoping an assessment
Due: 15/10/2014
Weighting: 35%
Scoping is arguably the most important part of any social impact assessment, on the one hand it is important not to omit stakeholders but on the other hand practical considerations mean you have to work out which likely stakeholder issues really matter.
This assignment asks you to consider and report on these issues with regard to a scenario which will be provided to you in class.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- 1 To develop a critical literacy and some practical skills in the field of social impact assessment relevant to urban and regional planning and related applications
- 2 To develop knowledge and understanding of Urban SIA as a field of practice on contemporary urban and regional planning
- 3 To develop skills in identifying and using data relevant to SIA in urban and regional planning
- 4 To demonstrate research and written communication skills
- 5 To increase students‘ understanding of and sensitivity to social issues in urban and regional planning
Review of an SIA
Due: 12/11/2014
Weighting: 35%
Students will be provided with an electronic copy of a publicly available SIA and asked to to review its methodology and completeness.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- 1 To develop a critical literacy and some practical skills in the field of social impact assessment relevant to urban and regional planning and related applications
- 2 To develop knowledge and understanding of Urban SIA as a field of practice on contemporary urban and regional planning
- 3 To develop skills in identifying and using data relevant to SIA in urban and regional planning
- 4 To demonstrate research and written communication skills
- 5 To increase students‘ understanding of and sensitivity to social issues in urban and regional planning
Delivery and Resources
A reading list to accompany each topic in this unit will be provided to each student
Internal students may be asked to bring their laptop (if they have one) to some classes for some practical exercises.
Students without a laptop may do these practical exercises at home or using facilities in the library
External students may follow guides in the reading list to these practical exercises or negotiate with the Unit Convenor to undertake similar practice in their home country.
Unit Schedule
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Theme |
Topic: lecture |
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6 Aug |
Foundation issues for SIA |
1 The triple bottom line and careless language |
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13 Aug |
Foundation issues for SIA |
2 Social structures and built structures |
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20 Aug |
Foundation issues for SIA |
3 Social structures and their geography |
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27 Aug |
Introduction to SIA Scoping issues |
Is SIA a method? Locality |
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3 Sept |
Scoping and profiling issues |
Stereotyping and common misuses of ‘community engagement’ |
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10 Sept |
Profiling and data collection issues |
Quantitative assessment and its pitfalls |
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17 Sept |
Contemporary social impact issues |
1 Licensing issues and alcohol-related harm |
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20 Sept |
- 6 Oct Mid-semester break |
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8 Oct |
Contemporary social impact issues |
2 FIFO/DIDO: urban impacts of mining |
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15 Oct |
Contemporary social impact issues |
3 Mega-sporting events |
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22Oct |
Contemporary social impact issues |
4 Boarding houses; perspectives on affordable rental housing |
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29 Oct |
Errors and ethics in SIA |
Common methodological errors |
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5 Nov |
SIA as a mixed method |
Using the integrated cost benefit matrix |
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12 Nov |
Overview |
Integrating SIA into strategic planning |
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Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
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Graduate Capabilities
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- 1 To develop a critical literacy and some practical skills in the field of social impact assessment relevant to urban and regional planning and related applications
- 2 To develop knowledge and understanding of Urban SIA as a field of practice on contemporary urban and regional planning
- 3 To develop skills in identifying and using data relevant to SIA in urban and regional planning
- 4 To demonstrate research and written communication skills
- 5 To increase students‘ understanding of and sensitivity to social issues in urban and regional planning
Assessment tasks
- Another look at social mix
- Scoping an assessment
- Review of an SIA
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- 1 To develop a critical literacy and some practical skills in the field of social impact assessment relevant to urban and regional planning and related applications
- 2 To develop knowledge and understanding of Urban SIA as a field of practice on contemporary urban and regional planning
- 3 To develop skills in identifying and using data relevant to SIA in urban and regional planning
- 4 To demonstrate research and written communication skills
- 5 To increase students‘ understanding of and sensitivity to social issues in urban and regional planning
Assessment tasks
- Another look at social mix
- Scoping an assessment
- Review of an SIA
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- 1 To develop a critical literacy and some practical skills in the field of social impact assessment relevant to urban and regional planning and related applications
- 2 To develop knowledge and understanding of Urban SIA as a field of practice on contemporary urban and regional planning
- 3 To develop skills in identifying and using data relevant to SIA in urban and regional planning
- 4 To demonstrate research and written communication skills
- 5 To increase students‘ understanding of and sensitivity to social issues in urban and regional planning
Assessment tasks
- Another look at social mix
- Scoping an assessment
- Review of an SIA
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- 1 To develop a critical literacy and some practical skills in the field of social impact assessment relevant to urban and regional planning and related applications
- 2 To develop knowledge and understanding of Urban SIA as a field of practice on contemporary urban and regional planning
- 3 To develop skills in identifying and using data relevant to SIA in urban and regional planning
- 4 To demonstrate research and written communication skills
- 5 To increase students‘ understanding of and sensitivity to social issues in urban and regional planning
Assessment tasks
- Another look at social mix
- Review of an SIA
PG - Engaged and Responsible, Active and Ethical Citizens
Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- 1 To develop a critical literacy and some practical skills in the field of social impact assessment relevant to urban and regional planning and related applications
- 2 To develop knowledge and understanding of Urban SIA as a field of practice on contemporary urban and regional planning
- 3 To develop skills in identifying and using data relevant to SIA in urban and regional planning
- 5 To increase students‘ understanding of and sensitivity to social issues in urban and regional planning
Assessment tasks
- Another look at social mix
- Scoping an assessment
- Review of an SIA
PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- 1 To develop a critical literacy and some practical skills in the field of social impact assessment relevant to urban and regional planning and related applications
- 2 To develop knowledge and understanding of Urban SIA as a field of practice on contemporary urban and regional planning
- 3 To develop skills in identifying and using data relevant to SIA in urban and regional planning
- 5 To increase students‘ understanding of and sensitivity to social issues in urban and regional planning
Assessment tasks
- Another look at social mix
- Scoping an assessment
- Review of an SIA