Understanding Society , Community and Ideology EDUC1065
- Academic Session: 2024-25
- School: School of Education
- Credits: 20
- Level: Level 1 (SCQF level 7)
- Typically Offered: Semester 2
- Available to Visiting Students: Yes
- Collaborative Online International Learning: No
Short Description
The course introduces students to a range of social theories, which provide important theoretical and conceptual foundations for community development practice and theory.
Timetable
6 weekly meetings of 4 hours
Requirements of Entry
None
Assessment
1. A 1000-word assessment (50%)
2. A creative project output (50%)
Course Aims
To enable students to become familiar, and understand, a range of social theories related to community development.
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
The student will be able to:
1 Describe and understand a range of social theories, which are relevant to community development practice
2 Make links between a range of social theories and issues that are prevalent within community development practice
3 Demonstrate how a range of social theories influence community development practice
4 Present work according to academic conventions
Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits
80% attendance
Each element of the course assessment must be passed