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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Citizenship and Community Development | |||
| Reference | SS2055 | Version | 6 |
| Created | February 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | August 2016 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | February 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To explore, assess and evaluate concepts of citizenship and community. To develop critical thinking about models of human nature, democracy, civic capacity and social change. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Explain theories of social organisation and individuality both historical and cultural. |
| 2 | Identify current trends in equality, inclusion, wellbeing and social justice across the lifespan. |
| 3 | Apply key aspects of citizenship and community development to practice. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Historical and cultural perspectives of citizenship and community. Civic capacity and participation. Social justice, wellbeing and equality. Social exclusion. Empowerment. Legislation and policy. Alternative approaches to recovery capital. Strength and deficit approaches. Citizen-led social change. Social capital. Participation. Tolerance. Aspiration. Education ‘in the process’. Housing. Independent living. Enterprise and agency. Democracy. Gender, race and citizenship. Values. Law and social policy. Evidence based practice. Codes of practice. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| This module is based on directed and private study supplemented by lectures and tutorials. Introductory lectures are linked to course materials. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 20 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 90 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | 40 |
| TOTAL | N/A | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body | 40 |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | All learning outcomes are assessed by portfolio. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| This Module is assessed by a single component portfolio. To pass this module, students must obtain a minimum grade of D. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None in addition to SCQF8 entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | BALLOCH, S., HILL, M., eds. 2007. Care, Community and Citizenship: Research and Practice in a Changing Policy Context. Bristol: Policy Press. |
| 2 | CAMERON, S., and MAGINN, C., 2009. Achieving Positive Outcomes for Children in Care. London:Sage |
| 3 | COARE, P., and JOHNSTON, R., eds. 2011. Adult learning, citizenship and community voices. Exploring Community based practice. NIACE. |
| 4 | FREIRE, P., 2007. Pedagogy of the oppressed. London: Penguin. |