Research in the Community

Unit code: ASC3007 | Study level: Undergraduate
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Footscray Park
Online Real Time
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Overview

This unit introduces students to collaborative, community-based research approaches that support planning, reflection, and change in youth and community settings. Emphasising research as a tool for social justice and capacity building, students will explore how research can be used with—not on—communities to amplify voices of those experienceing inequality and to inform, evaluate, and strengthen programs and initiatives. The unit develops practical skills in participatory methods, ethical engagement, collaborative analysis, and communicating research with diverse audiences. Students will critically reflect on power, context, and inclusion in the research process, working both independently and in teams.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Articulate the role of community-based research in supporting social justice, inclusion, and capacity building in youth and community contexts;
  2. Design a participatory research proposal that response to community-identified issues and reflect ethical, cultural, and relational considerations;
  3. Understand, apply and critically reflect on collaborative and inclusive research methodologies, methods, tools, practices and processes;
  4. Synthesise diverse sources of knowledge and identify key groups and relationships that shape research;
  5. Evaluate and use relevant literature and practice-based evidence to inform research design, analysis and communication.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Report
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Grade: 20%
A research landscape map for community-based research
Assessment type: Research Paper
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Grade: 40%
As a group, develop a community-based research proposal on a topic relevant to youth, community or criminal justice work.
Assessment type: Exercise
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Grade: 40%
In small groups, facilitate of a participatory research method in class.

Required reading

Students will be provided with a reading list via VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

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