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Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% online
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Assessments
Subjects may require attendance
Prior study
Not required
Study terms
- 02 Mar 2020
- 31 Aug 2020
This research-based university in Perth has a strong interdisciplinary focus and a reputation for outstanding teaching and ground-breaking research. With more than 22,000 students and 2,000 staff from over 90 countries, and campuses in Dubai and Singapore, Murdoch embraces free thinking, shared ideas and knowledge to make a difference, and Open Universities Australia is certainly part of that.
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Subject details
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- Module 1: Past approaches to sustainable development;
- Module 2: Contemporary approaches to sustainable development;
- Module 3: Contesting sustainability
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Study resources
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Instructional methods
- Blog
- Discussion forum/Discussion Board
- Online assignment submission
- Podcasting/Lecture capture
- Standard Media
- Web links
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Online materials
- Resources and Links
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No eligibility requirements
Special requirements
No special requirements
This subject is a critical introduction to sustainability that traces the concept’s evolution and explores the political economy of sustainability. To this end, a range of different approaches to sustainability are introduced and compared, and analysis will be made of their respective effectiveness in addressing global sustainability problems.
- Participation (10%)
- Invigilated Exam (30%)
- Essay (40%)
- Critical Report (20%)
Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.
Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.
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