Abstract
This subject provides an examination of the social contexts that influence community leadership and resilience. It begins by considering the contested nature of concepts like community, community resilience and community leadership and related social theories. Socio-cultural, political, economic and environmental factors influencing the lived experience of community leadership and resilience … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
Thinking about community leadership and resilience, including socio-cultural, political, economic and environmental contextsStructural inequality and impacts of class, gender, culture and ruralityInstitutional, partnership and community-led initiatives in leadership and resilience
Assessment items
1. Community resilience briefing paper
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to critically analyse and discuss the contested nature of key concepts like community, community leadership and community resilience;
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be able to critically explain how social structures and human agency influence experiences and practices of community leadership and resilience; and
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be able to apply theoretical concepts to the development of community leadership and resilience initiatives.