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ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
The SoCIETIE Initiative is open to students from any degree who want to make positive difference in their communities. The SoCIETIE Initiative helps students build the skills and perspectives needed to address complex challenges — from local issues to global concerns. In a supportive, transdisciplinary learning environment, students, academics, practitioners and community partners work together to turn ideas into action. SoCIETIE @ the ANU McCusker Institute The SoCIETIE Initiative champions So cial C hange, I mpact, E ngagement, T ransformation, I nclusion & E quity through a flexible and inclusive curriculum model. Learn more at: https://mccuskerinstitute.anu.edu.au/ KNoTs (to Know the Nature Of Things..) SoCIETIE is not a typical university course. Students will take part in workshops, which we call KNoTs, where you will build practical skills and explore big ideas needed to create social impact. KNoTs include real-world projects with campus and community partners. Topics may include collaborative problem-solving, creating change in communities, working with diverse stakeholders, harnessing disciplinary knowledge for impact, critical thinking, and incorporating Indigenous knowledge and perspectives. View upcoming KNoTs: https://mccuskerinstitute.anu.edu.au/societie/ AATD3001 - SoCIETIE Initiative at 3000-level Students enrolled in AATD3001 are often (any may apply): - curious about, preparing for, or are leading positive change in their communities, clubs and/or societies - undertaking final-year projects and placements and are looking to consolidate and expand their experience - bringing and applying their disciplinary perspective and expertise to attending and leading workshops and projects - looking to develop skills that will give them a competitive advantage in the next stage of their career - interested in undertaking a project as part of a collaborative team with peers and/or partners How to Apply To enrol in a SoCIETIE course, students must submit a short Expression of Interest (EOI). Successful applicants will be invited to an induction session and given a permission code to enrol. Submit your EOI: https://mccuskerinstitute.anu.edu.au/societie/
Course pathway proposal [Induction KNOT]
Learning outcomes 4
Delivery and completion of workshop activities [Skills, Perspectives and Project KNOTs]
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Completion of a learning portfolio [Completion KNOT]
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 35 hours of contact through activities associated with KNOTs, which may include a flexible combination of seminars, workshops, tutorials, studios, and on-site visits; and b) 95 hours of independent student research, reading, writing, and/or group work directly related to KNOTs Work Integrated Learning Projects All students will complete a collaborative project with a partner as part of this course Other Information See https://mccuskerinstitute.anu.edu.au/ for up-to-date information about the upcoming course offerings.
Students interested in Transdisciplinary practice are encouraged to explore resources available in the Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving guide, which has material available via the Library on Change, Decision-Making, Research Implementation, Unknowns, Systemic Thinking, Context, Pluralistic viewpoints, Teamwork, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication, and Integration: https://libguides.anu.edu.au/transdisciplinary-problem-solving