Gwybodaeth Modiwlau
Module Identifier
RS21120
Module Title
SUSTAINABLE RURAL COMMUNITIES
Academic Year
2008/2009
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 1
Course Delivery
Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
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Lecture | 1 x 2 hour lecture per week |
Seminars / Tutorials | 1 x 1 hour seminar per week |
Practical | 4 x 3 hour practicals during semester |
Assessment
Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
---|---|---|
Semester Assessment | COURSEWORK - 3000 WORD REPORT | 60% |
Semester Exam | 2 Hours WRITTEN EXAMINATION | 40% |
Supplementary Exam | 2 Hours WRITTEN EXAMINATION | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Apply and review the theories of working with communities in a rural context;
2. Analyse and define the problems facing rural communities;
3. Evaluate community development interventions;
4. Analyse the approaches for monitoring the implementation of community projects;
5. Evaluate the effectiveness of community initiatives.
Brief description
The latter half of the twentieth century has confronted people in rural areas with an almost unprecedented scale and pace of change (Buller and Wright 1989). Such change has led to substantial efforts over the last few decades to maintain rural communities through various programmes and initiatives (Moseley 2003). More recently, emphasis has been shifted from simply 'sustaining' rural communities as static and unchanging entities towards processes of development that are seen to be continuous and adaptive (e.g. Crabtree 2006). Such a view is necessary for making rural communities economically, socially and environmentally 'sustainable' over the long-term.
The module has relevance to students interested in working with local communities to achieve social, economic and environmental objectives. It therefore has direct relevance to students studying courses such as Tourism, Countryside management, Sustainable Rural Development.
The module has relevance to students interested in working with local communities to achieve social, economic and environmental objectives. It therefore has direct relevance to students studying courses such as Tourism, Countryside management, Sustainable Rural Development.
Content
The module will cover a range of topics including:
- Introduction to rural development;
- Complexity of rural communities;
- The importance of local development;
- Uncertainty and the importance of adaptive management and a continuous learning approach to development;
- Case studies of community development;
- Evaluating community initiatives.
Aims
To expose students to a range of theories, tools and skills that are necessary to support community development in a rural context.
Specifically, the module aims to develop: understanding of the principles and theories of working with communities in a rural context; appreciation of the tools, mechanisms and interpersonal skills required to work effectively with rural communities; understanding of the complexities of defining problems and implementing projects in communities; and development of more effective critical analytical and interpersonal skills for working with rural community development.
Specifically, the module aims to develop: understanding of the principles and theories of working with communities in a rural context; appreciation of the tools, mechanisms and interpersonal skills required to work effectively with rural communities; understanding of the complexities of defining problems and implementing projects in communities; and development of more effective critical analytical and interpersonal skills for working with rural community development.
Reading List
Recommended TextBuller, H and Wright, S (1989) Rural Development: Problems and practices Avebury Primo search Moseley, M J (2003) Rural Development. Principles and practice Sage Publications Inc Primo search Recommended Consultation
Crabtree, (2006) Geoforum Sustainability begins at home? An ecological exploration of sub/urban Australian community-focused housing initiatives Vol 37: 519 - 535 Primo search
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 5