ANTH8008 Social Impact Studies in Project Cycle

Offered By	Resource Management in Asia Pacific
Academic Career	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject	Anthropology
Offered in	Second Semester, 2009 and Second Semester, 2010
Unit Value	12 units
Course Description	This course will examine social impact assessment (SIA) during the various stages of the project cycle. Social impacts assessment will be examined in relation to infrastructure, resource extraction, development projects, corporate activities and climate change. Alternative approaches to the assessment of impacts on livelihood, institutions, social structure, equity, culture and quality of life will be examined. The course will place a strong emphasis on practical case studies and students will be given opportunities to explore alternative impact assessment approaches in a number of sectors and within different national jurisdictions.
Learning Outcomes	Students who satisfy the requirements of this course will have the following knowledge and skills: Awareness of the legislative and policy environment for social impact assessment. Ability to contribute to the design of a social impact study. Ability to contribute to undertaking a social impact study. Ability to critically assess social impact studies.
Indicative Assessment	Participation 20%; First Essay 30%; Second Essay 50%
Workload	Students can expect to spend 20 hours per week on this course (including weekly 2 hour workshops for on campus students).
Course Classification(s)	AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs.
Areas of Interest	Anthropology
Eligibility	Students enrolled in an ANU or equivalent Masters program are eligible to enroll.
Consent Required	yes
Technology Requirements	High speed internet access is required to access online course materials.
Programs	Master of Applied Anthropology and Participatory Development and Master of Environment
Other Information	Delivery Mode Semester 2 This course is provided through flexible delivery to both on campus and off campus students. Students doing the course on-campus will be required to attend weekly 2-hour workshops. Off-campus students will be required to participate in online discussions.
Academic Contact	Dr Andrew Walker, Dr Colin Filer, and Sango Mahanty

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