Course Title: International Development Research 2
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: International Development Research 2
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
HUSO2395 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
365H Global, Urban and Social Studies |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2020 |
HUSO2395 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
365H Global, Urban and Social Studies |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Sem 2 2017, Sem 2 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 2 2019, Sem 2 2020 |
HUSO2395 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
365H Global, Urban and Social Studies |
Workplace |
Sem 1 2021 |
Flexible Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
HUSO2395 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
365H Global, Urban and Social Studies |
Face-to-Face |
PGRDFlex21 (IDR2), PGRDFlex21 (IDR3) |
HUSO2395 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
365H Global, Urban and Social Studies |
Face-to-Face or Workplace |
PGRDFx2020 (All) |
HUSO2395 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
365H Global, Urban and Social Studies |
Workplace |
PGRDFlex22 (WIL1) |
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Jose RobertoGuevara
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 3046
Course Coordinator Email: roberto.guevara@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: Building 37, Level 05, Room 17
Course Coordinator Availability: by appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Required Prior Study
Before you commence this course you should have satisfactorily completed
- HUSO 2394 International Development Research 1
- HUSO 2159 International Project Management: Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
- HUSO 2347 Practical Ethics for International Development
Alternatively, you may be able to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge before you start this course.
Contact your course coordinator if you think you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning.
Course Description
This course includes a work-integrated learning experience in which your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a real or simulated workplace context and where feedback from industry and/or community is integral to your experience.
This course involves successfully completing an individually negotiated research project or placement based on either a development issue relating to your professional context or a development setting of your choice.
It is designed as the final step of your capstone experience to enable you to synthesize and integrate knowledge, connect theory and practice as well as demonstrate holistic achievement of program learning outcomes. The course provides an opportunity for you to more deeply investigate a particular area of scholarship and professional practice in the field.
You may choose to align your project or placement with your professional work if you are already employed in the sector, or you may conduct the project in conjunction with an organisation that you have a relationship with.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
Program Learning Outcomes
In this course you will develop the following program learning outcomes:
- critically reflect on socio-cultural diversity and values, world systems and the benefits of local and global development practices for communities engaged in development processes
- determine and apply the specialist knowledge and technical skills required to creatively solve problems, demonstrating expert judgment and ethical responsibility in your professional practice in international development
- critically analyse, synthesize and reflect on personal awareness and lived experience, theories and practices of development, both local and international, to extend and challenge knowledge and practice in the discipline
- professionally communicate propositions, processes and outcomes relating to international development to address specialist and non-specialist audiences
- provide leadership within your discipline as well as collaborate with others
- use appropriate research methods to design and execute substantial projects, evaluate the outcomes and theorize about the contribution of your learning to the profession and knowledge area
- critically reflect on the causes and impacts of poverty in global contexts and to evaluate the theories and practice of development institutions
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Conduct and manage an applied research project within an international development context
Engage with appropriate professional and scholarly literature - Critically review and apply appropriate participatory tools, methods and techniques in research design or project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
- Apply appropriate research approaches and methods to respond to an authentic industry problem or address a contemporary issue faced in organisations
- Present a research project, justifying how this experience informs your future professional practice as a leader in your field.
Overview of Learning Activities
This is a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course that can be completed on or off campus. You will undertake a project or placement where you will research, critique, question and compare industry practices. You will also receive industry/community feedback. In addition you will be expected to critically reflect on your own development practice, actively engaged in learning with your peers through Community of Practice workshops and on-line blogs. Learning activities will include intensive workshops, guest lectures, presentations, independent research and regular seminars focused on sharing and planning project work.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.
A list of recommended learning resources will be provided, including books, journal articles and web resources. An introductory overview of key literature, concepts and processes/methods relevant to your project and working with industry will be available as well as additional references are also provided to you if you wish to follow particular themes in more detail. You will also be expected to seek further resources relevant to the focus of your own learning.
There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will cover both theoretical and practical aspects of your learning. You will be able to develop your work in relation to your own specific areas of interest in your professional practice. You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes.
Note: The IDR Proposal (2,000 words) is assessed as part of IDR 1. (10%)
Assessment Tasks
1. Evidence of successful completion of the industry placement or project based on agreed outcomes (30%)
(Linked to CLO 1,3 & 4)
2. Reflective Practice Portfolio (50%)
- Selected Online Blogs (10%) (500 words each)
- Reflective Research Report (40%) (5000 words)
(Linked to CLO 1,2,3 & 4)
3. Reflective Practice Presentation (10%)
- IDR Conference Abstract (500 words)
- IDR Conference Presentation (10 minutes)
(Linked to CLO 1,2,3, & 4 )
Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.
If you have along-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions