Course Title: Governance and Politics of Technology and Space in Development
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Governance and Politics of Technology and Space in Development
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
HUSO2073 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
330H Social Science & Planning |
Distance / Correspondence or Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2006 |
HUSO2073 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
365H Global, Urban and Social Studies |
Distance / Correspondence or Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2007, Sem 1 2008 |
HUSO2073 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
365H Global, Urban and Social Studies |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Sem 2 2009, Sem 2 2010, Sem 2 2011, Sem 2 2012, Sem 2 2014, Sem 2 2015, Sem 2 2016, Sem 2 2017, Sem 1 2018, Sem 1 2019 |
Course Coordinator: Dr.Kaye Quek
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 (3) 99258202
Course Coordinator Email: kaye.quek@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: Builkding 37. Floor 5. Room 14
Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
This course explores the complex interplay between governance, politics, technology, and space within the context of global development. You will delve into the key challenges, opportunities, and debates that shape governance and politics as it relates to technology and space and their impact on development, including sustainable development and economic development. Core issues you will examine include the potential for space to become a site for armed conflict, the challenges of international law and relevant treaties, implications of commercialisation and resources extraction, as well as the emergence of space tourism.
Throughout the course, you will critically examine the potential of technology in fostering inclusive and governance models, as well as the effectiveness of institutions to address issues of technological and space governance. You will also investigate the dynamics of space initiatives and their influence on social change and governance practices.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course contributes to the following MC283 Master of Global Studies program learning outcomes:
PLO1: Critically analyse, synthesise and reflect on the immediate effects and broader consequences of global sustainability challenges, including the interplay of ecological, economic, political, social, and cultural factors
PLO4: Provide professional leadership by determining and applying the specialist knowledge and technical skills required to creatively solve problems, demonstrating expert judgment and ethical responsibility
PLO5: Critically analyse, synthesize and reflect on diverse knowledge, practices, and lived experiences to extend and challenge the discipline and the field.
If you are taking this course as an option course or as part of a minor, this course will complement the learning outcomes you are developing in your program.
Upon successful completion of the course you will be able to:
CLO1: Critically analyze the role of technology and space policies in shaping governance and politics in development contexts.
CLO2: Evaluate the impacts of technology in governance, while assessing the effectiveness of public institutions in addressing technological and space governance issues.
CLO3: Investigate the impact of space initiatives on social change and governance practices.
CLO4: Analyse the complex interplay between governance, politics, technology, and space within the context of global development.
Overview of Learning Activities
You will be actively engaged in learning that involves a range of face to face or online activities such as such as presentations, readings, class or online discussion providing opportunities to explore key themes and debates.
For students enrolled in the face-to-face mode the course will include interactive seminar and workshop activities. There will be a focus on group-based discussion. Course learning materials will be made available in a range of formats, which may include lectures, guest speakers, readings and online media.
For students enrolled in the online mode, the course will use discussion boards with questions oriented around a sequence of topics, as well as reading and other online material.
In order to develop your knowledge and skills, you will be expected to participate in interactive discussions and activities and to critically engage with the core reading materials as well as undertake additional relevant reading. The seminars and discussions are designed to be intellectually challenging, but also to offer a supportive learning environment where you will have the opportunity to share your knowledge and experiences, and to learn from the knowledge and experience of your peers as well as your teachers. This peer-based learning may take place through small-group discussions, collaborative work on activities and assessments and responses to oral presentations.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.
Weekly learning resources are set up and available in Canvas.
A list of recommended learning resources will be provided by your lecturer, including books, journal articles and web resources. You will also be expected to seek further resources relevant to the focus of your own learning.
There are services and resources 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 RMIT student website.
Overview of Assessment
You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes. Assessment will cover both theoretical and practical aspects of your learning.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1: Book Club (Responses to Readings) (50%, 1000-1500 words), Aligned with CLO1, CLO2, CLO3
Assessment 2: Individual Writing Assignment (50%, 1500 words), Aligned with CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4
Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.
If you have a long-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.