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Crawford School of Public Policy · ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
This course is available for on-campus & remote (online) learning. All students participate in interactive, real-time classes. Through critical social inquiry this course examines the triangular relationship between the holders of (or claimants to) customary land rights, the agents that target their resources for extraction or conservation, and the various agencies and organisations involved in resource governance. The course uses case studies from different parts of the Asia-Pacific region (including Australia) to examine four major themes in resource negotiations with the holders of customary land rights: the relationships and roles of different actors, the institutional contexts in which they negotiate, the distribution of knowledge, and the distribution of power. The advanced version of the course includes a research-based case study of the student's choosing which is peer reviewed by other students (as well as the lecturer) prior to completion.
Case study proposal and preparation (15%): the proposal (500 words; 5%) presents background and major issues/themes to be examined in the case study project and a reference list. Each student will also peer review 2 proposals (2 x 150 words; 5%). Following peer review, a further post (500 words; 5%) will be made that outlines changes to the original proposal, based on feedback received.
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Learning Portfolio with four tasks related to an online role-play about resource negotiations between local landowners, state, private, and civil society actors (50%). (a.) Group statement (500 words; 10%) [LO 1,4] demonstrates each group’s analysis and understanding of its role and interests in the form of a statement that introduces it to other groups. (b.) Individual contribution to group negotiations (ongoing over 7 weeks; 20%) [LO 4]: online evidence of student contribution to their group through research, strategy development and negotiation with other groups. (c.) Contribution to online debrief about the role play (3 x 100-200 word posts, 10%) [LO 2,4), in responding to debrief questions and posts by other students. (d.) Reflection paper (1000 words, 10%) [LO 1,2,4), which examines the role play process and outcomes in light of concepts and literature covered in the course.
Learning outcomes 1, 4
Case study (5,500 words; 35%) analyses the relationships and negotiations between local landowners and other actors over natural resources in a specific national and local context, in order to draw wider lessons and implications for community engagement in the use and management of natural resources. The case study will particularly focus on the themes of ‘power’, ‘knowledge’, ‘community’ and ‘institutions’ covered in the course.
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
230 hours (inclusive of class contact). Work Integrated Learning Simulation/Virtual The WIL component in this course allows you to practice decision making an an individual and in teams, with practitioner input, in a virtual environment through an extended online scenario 'game'. Other Information Delivery Mode: Semester 1 This course is provided through flexible delivery to both on campus and off campus students. Off-campus students will be required to participate in online discussions.
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