Courses & Units
Change Agents for Sustainability KGA301
This unit forms the capstone of the Sustainability Major that can be completed in the BSc or in any other undergraduate degree that provides general elective space. It can also be taken as a stand-alone elective.
Introduction
The most complex and important challenges facing societies today bring together concerns about environmental, political, economic, and cultural sustainability. Guided by an interdisciplinary teaching team with expertise in life sciences, social sciences, and business, you will explore ways that you and others can act as agents of change for sustainability. You will work individually and in collaborative teams to analyse root problems, develop feasible action plans, and communicate about sustainability transitions to target audiences. Acknowledging the essential importance of just and democratic action to achieving sustainability, you will take account of Indigenous perspectives, diverse values, social power, and your own positioning. Global sustainability challenges will be grounded in diverse contexts from Tasmania and around the world. Drawing inspiration from the stories of other change agents, you will be empowered to advocate and catalyse practical change through organisational, professional, civic, and personal action. This unit forms the capstone of the Sustainability Major that can be completed in the BSc or in any other undergraduate degree that provides elective space. It can also be taken as a stand-alone elective.
Summary
| Unit name | Change Agents for Sustainability |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KGA301 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences |
| Discipline | Tasmanian School of Business and Economics|Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences|Sociology and Criminology |
| Coordinator | Associate Professor Aidan Davison |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
* 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 (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Analyse the roles, values, and practices of sustainability change agents by critically integrating environmental, political, cultural, and economic knowledge in diverse settings and across scales.
- Analyse a global sustainability challenge and design a sustainability transition plan, individually and in teams, to guide diverse change agents in a specific context.
- Communicate persuasively, ethically, and reflectively through varied means, individually and in teams, to advocate for sustainability transitions.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 050999 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | not applicable | $3,068.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Weekly pattern: 1 hour MyLO material including video recordings (asynchronous) + 1 hour online seminar (synchronous or asynchronous) + 1 hour group work (synchronous or asynchronous). |
|---|---|
| Assessment | AT2: Mapping a sustainability challenge (20%)|AT1: Discussion (30%)|AT3: Sustainability Transition Plan (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required weekly readings provided via the Library Reading List. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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