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Community contexts

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Uncover the dynamic forces shaping community leadership and resilience. In this immersive community contexts course, you'll unravel the intersecting influences of socio-cultural, political, economic and environmental forces that shape community connectedness. You'll investigate the very essence of these influences, exposing the stark disparities that frequently emerge – disparities deeply rooted in factors like social class, gender and diverse cultural backgrounds. But that's not all. You'll also explore a range of initiatives designed to nurture and bolster community leadership and resilience – from formal institutional efforts to grassroots community collaborations.

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Key information

Sessions

Fees

$2060

Time commitment

8 weeks (appox. 80 hours)

Delivery

Online

Course credit

Credit points: 4

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements. However, you will need easy access to a computer and the internet, basic computer literacy skills and proficiency in English.

Who this course is for

Community leaders and social advocates seeking a deeper understanding of the forces influencing resilience. Policymakers interested in gaining insights into the range of factors that affect community development. Sociology students exploring the intricate dynamics of community connectedness and disparities. Anyone interested in contributing as a leader in their community.

What you'll learn

You’ll learn how to:

  • critically analyse notions of community, community leadership and resilience
  • explore how social structures and human agency shape leadership and resilience in communities
  • apply theoretical concepts practically, to drive the development of effective community initiatives.
  • Week 1: Module 1 - Community leadership and power: Ideas, theories and concepts
    Zoom meeting 1
  • Week 2: Community leadership and power: Methods
    Zoom meeting 2
  • Week 3: Community resilience: community power and community equity
    Assessment - part 1 due
  • Week 4: Community resilience: building community power
  • Week 5: Community resilience: community participation and participatory methodologies/approaches
    Zoom meeting 3
  • Week 6: Leadership for community resilience: what needs to be done?
    Assessment - part 2 due
  • Week 7: Leadership for community resilience: formal and informal leadership
    Zoom meeting 4
    Assessment - part 3 due
  • Week 8: Making community resilience happen: reflections on assumptions and practice
    Assessment due

Course outcomes

On successful completion of this course, you'll get:

  • a digital microcredential badge
  • leadership skills aimed at nurturing community resilience
  • the ability to critically analyse socio-cultural, political, economic and environmental forces that influence community dynamics
  • the knowhow to engage in effective collaboration within diverse community contexts, fostering unity and shared leadership.

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