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GEOP812 – Urban Social Impact Assessment
2018 – S1 Day
General Information
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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
W3A428
by appointment
Tutor
Ashraful Alam
Contact via 042 658 1978
W3A Room 422
by appointment
Sara Fuller
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Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MEnvPlan or MPlan or GradCertEnvPlan or MEnvEd or MEnvMgt or MEnvStud or MEnv or MSusDev or MAppAnth or MPASR or MSocEntre or GradDipPASR or MDevCult or GradDipEnv or GradDipSIA or GradCertSIA or GradCertSusDev or GradDipSusDev or MGlobalHlthDevStud or GradDipPP or MPPP or MDevStud or MPASRMDevStud or MPPPMDevStud or MSc in (Environmental Health or Remote Sensing and GIS) or MPPPMDevStud
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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 compulsory assignments in GEOP 812. Failure to complete any single assessment task will result in failure of the unit. The final grade is based on the total mark accumulated from all three assessment tasks. Detailed discussion of each task will be provided on the internal iLearn site and in class.
Slightly different arrangements regarding submission of assignments will be in place for internal and external students.
Please note: Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – two (2) marks out of 100 will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted more than seven (7) days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Scoping report | 30% | No | 27/03/18 |
| Critical review of an SIA | 40% | No | 08/05/2018 |
| Photographic account & report | 30% | No | 05/06/2018 |
Scoping report
Due: 27/03/18
Weighting: 30%
Description.
Macquarie Park Village is a new development at the corner of Herring and Epping Roads. The planning processes for this development will be described in class in week 2 (March 6). There will be a site visit in week 3 (13 March), a discussion about scoping social impact issues and an overview of key social data sources in week 4 (20 March). Relevant readings will be provided in the reading list.
Task: Prepare a report (max 2,500 words) scoping potential social impact issues arising from this development.
Assessment criteria
- Selection of relevant information to describe the social context
- Clarity and relevance of literature summary to the issues present at this site
- Identification of key features of the site that may influence its social character
- Structure and succinctness of the scoping report.
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
Critical review of an SIA
Due: 08/05/2018
Weighting: 40%
A social impact assessment (SIA) will be provided
Task: Provide a critical review of the SIA in a short report (max 2000 words)
Assessment criteria:
1 Critical appraisal of the project description in the SIA
2 Demonstrated understanding of the scoping process used in the SIA
3 Clarity of explanation of the way in which likely social impact issues were identified by the SIA preparer
4 Quality of discussion about relative consideration of costs and benefits in the SIA
5 Basis on which the recommendation is made.
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
Photographic account & report
Due: 05/06/2018
Weighting: 30%
This assignment requires students to prepare a photographic account of a piece of social infrastructure and present this account accompanied by an analsyis and reflection.
Assessment criteria
1 Design of method, sensitivity
2 Quality of visual presentation
a) quality of information in the taken photographs
b) quality of interpretation of visual materials
3 Clarity of short analysis
4 Depth of reflection on learning.
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
This unit may be taken as an internal or external student. Internal students will meet on Tuesdays from 9.0 - 12 noon in Room W5C 238
The delivery mode is lectures with integrated learning activities within the 3 hour time slot
Internal students should bring a laptop or similar to class for use in some class activities.
External students should follow guides on the iLearn site, including as presented in lectures, to these practice activities.
A reading list to accompany each topic in this unit will be provided
Unit Schedule
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Date 2018 |
Theme |
Lecture topic and integrated class activity |
Assignment due dates |
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27 Feb |
Foundation issues for SIA |
Overview of the course and assignments 1. Defining the social; basic concepts, the role of language; the status of the social |
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6 Mar |
Foundation issues for SIA |
2. the role of SIA in managing conflicts about land use Speaker from Ryde Council |
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13 Mar |
Foundation issues for SIA |
3. Distributional equity: the big picture |
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4 |
20 Mar |
Methodological issues for SIA |
1. SIA according to the guidelines and the role of scoping |
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5 |
27 Mar |
Foundation issues for SIA |
4. The social is a spatial issue – distributions and segregations, localities and catchments |
Assignment 1 Scoping social issues + literature summary |
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6 |
3 April |
Contemporary social impact issues |
1. Licensed premises and ‘lock outs’ Redcape Hotel decision principles |
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7 |
10 April |
Methodological issues for SIA |
2. Consultation and procedural fairness |
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16 - 29 |
April |
Recess |
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8 |
1 May |
Methodological issues for SIA |
3. Common mistakes: costs and benefits, before and after, with and without, faulty forecasting; misuse of economic methods |
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9 |
8 May |
Contemporary social impact issues Diversifying method |
2. SIA and strategic planning: theory and reality and the misuse of photography Participatory photography as method: Speaker |
Assignment 2 – 40% Review of an SIA |
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10 |
15 May |
Contemporary social impact issues |
3. Social infrastructure – a new look |
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11 |
22 May |
Contemporary social impact issues |
4. Pandora’s Box? - mining / resource extraction; boarding houses; schools, religious buildings and fast food outlets Understanding mitigations |
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12 |
29 May |
Method & practice |
Team work on Assignment 3 |
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13 |
5 June |
Reflections |
In-class presentations of Assignment 3 |
Assignment 3 - 30% photographic presentation, analysis and reflection |
Please note: lecture topics and sequence may be subject to change.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Undergraduate students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
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Graduate Capabilities
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
- 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
- Scoping report
- Critical review of an SIA
- Photographic account & report
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
- Scoping report
- Critical review of an SIA
- Photographic account & report
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
- Scoping report
- Critical review of an SIA
- Photographic account & report
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
- Scoping report
- Critical review of an SIA
- Photographic account & report
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
- Scoping report
- Critical review of an SIA
- Photographic account & report
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
- Scoping report
- Critical review of an SIA
- Photographic account & report