Arts

HMA251

2009  HMA251  Volunteering in Asia

Unit Level: Intermediate

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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See also   HMA351

SPECIAL NOTE: 

This unit is suitable for international students and local students. Although it is a pre-requisite for HMA253/353/453 (Professional Practice in Asia), students are not required to undertake professional placement.

OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter HMA251 H,L Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 1 23-FEB-2009 23-MAR-2009 13-APR-2009 29-MAY-2009 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). Offered in Courses: [ R3A] About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

This unit examines the theoretical and political dimensions of volunteering (power relations, development discourses, colonial and postcolonial theory). It covers issues relating to working as a volunteer in Asia through case studies, examples, interactive seminars and presentations. Students will learn about the practical aspects of volunteering - cultural awareness and knowledge, cross cultural communication skills, dealing with culture shock, adapting to different workplace situations, rights and responsibilities of volunteers, negotiating, finding a project, how to make the volunteer experience successful etc.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: written report x 1,000 words (20%) self-reflective journal x 1,000 words (20%), group project and presentation (20%), 2hr exam(40%)

TEACHING PATTERN: 1 x 2 hour seminar fortnightly, 1 x 1hr tutorial weekly

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web supported - H,L
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
   Resource supported teaching & learning - H,L
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
   Video conferencing - H,L
A live video link between campuses is used for at least some teaching in this unit
   Flexible scheduling - H,L
You can attend some classes out of normal teaching hours; e.g. weekend blocks, summer schools etc
About Flexible Study Options

TEXTS
Launceston Co-op Bookshop Website - Semester (Sem 1)
Hobart Co-op Bookshop Website - Semester (Sem 1)

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