Unit details
ALW749 - Crossing Borders - in Country Travel and Research Project
| Offering information: | This unit is not offered 2013, re-offered 2014. |
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| Offered at: | (X) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 and Trimester 3 |
| Unit chair: | G Perry |
| Prerequisite: | Students must have approval from the unit chair prior to enrolling in this unit. |
| Note: (i) This unit will only be offered for activities organised by Deakin.
Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
In accordance with the aims stated in Taking Deakin Forward, the University strategic plan this unit seeks to offer students opportunities for enhanced life-long learning through cross-cultural travel experiences and exposure to issues of globalisation, development and sustainability.
The unit will deal with the following as part of the pre-tour briefing notes and in-country discussions and workshops:
- Travel as storytelling
- Active observation and research techniques
- Contradictions of globalisation
- Dilemmas and contexts of representation
- Creative process and publication issues
- Practical in-country research
- Creative communications project in-country
Assessment
Creative journalling assignment 1 - 2500 words; 45%
Creative journalling assignment 2 - 2500 words; 45%
In country discussion participation; 10%
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