Hobart, Online
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Introduction
In a globalised economy and changing climate, ecological health, individual well-being, social cohesion are in decline. More people and more places are experiencing hardship, with those in the Global South (the majority world) and in disadvantaged parts of the Global North (the minority world) most likely to be adversely affected. In this unit, you will critically engage with geographies of collapse and resilience in analysing uneven and unjust social and ecological change in socio-ecological systems, including natural environments. By understanding collapse and resilience in terms of place and places – as relational intersections of ecologies, histories, societies, and technologies – you will apply social science approaches to: examine notions of collapse and resilience in terms of agency and power; investigate unequal and inequitable power relations through the lens of colonialism and capitalism; and envision meaningful responses and equitable futures. The skills and knowledge you develop are applicable to roles in government, non-government organisations, the private sector, and civil society, particularly those in conservation and environmental management or those advancing equity and equality in the contexts of hardship, crisis, and disaster.
Summary
| Unit name | Geographies of Collapse and Resilience |
| Unit code | KGA308 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Sciences and Engineering School of Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences |
| Discipline | Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences |
| Coordinator | Associate Professor Aidan Davison |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | Semester 2 |
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| Online | Semester 2 |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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| Semester 2 | 05/07/2027 | 27/07/2027 | 30/08/2027 | 24/10/2027 |
* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Apply critical geographical approaches to develop evidence-based knowledge of inequitable collapse and resilience processes.
- Investigate local, regional, and global power relations to identify structural inequalities, meaningful responses, and equitable futures.
- Communicate political ecology insights through critical, reflective, dialogical, creative, persuasive and ethical forms of academic and professional writing and speaking.
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 |
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| 090309 | $2,253.00 | $1,057.00 | not applicable |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
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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Requisites
Prerequisites
One Unit (12.5%) KGA Level 200 OR Two Units (25%) Level 200 in Asian Studies, Ecology and Biological Sciences, Economics, English, Fine and Performing Arts, History, International Relations, Law, Management, Politics and Public Policy, Psychology, Sociology and Social WorkTeaching
| Teaching Pattern | 1hr lecture weekly; 2hr (inc. break) tutorial weekly; 8hr (inc. breaks) all-day conference. Online students who are unable to attend weekly tutorials due to health, work or other documented reasons can apply for non-tutorial assessment for Assessment Task 1. |
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| Assessment | Take home examination (25%)|Investigative essay (35%)|Critical inquiry (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
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All required readings and resources are available in MyLO. |
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