RDEV40780 Community-Led Local Development

Academic Year 2023/2024

Community-led local development (CLLD) is the term used to describe a community development approach that is based on 'bottom-up' development by local people and partners, rather than 'top-down' development by local and regional government. For example, the ‘LEADER method’ is considered one of the most systematic and widespread application of CLLD in Europe. This method places the rural community at its centre, while still working with agencies at all levels of government. In this module, we will explore CLLD as applied in rural areas in Ireland and Europe, as well as internationally. Students will have the opportunity to critically assess models of CLLD in their own home countries. Understanding the role of place-based, collaborative approaches and Just Transitions in rural community development will be central to this module.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the module a successful student will be able to:

1. Synthesize the theories and concepts of place-based, community-led development
2. Critically assess policy approaches to place-based, community-led local development
3. Evaluate the implementation of CLLD through case studies
4. Develop an ability to apply the principles of CLLD in rural communities, through appropriate rural development practices
6. Develop and implement team and communication skills by significantly contributing to a team project

Indicative Module Content:

The aim of this module is to explore key concepts, principles and practical implications of CLLD with students through the following steps:
1. Theories and Concepts of Place-based Community Development
2. Case Studies of CCLD
3. Community Development in Practice
4. Reflections on CCLD

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Field Trip/External Visits

16
Specified Learning Activities

60
Autonomous Student Learning

100
Total

200
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module will be delivered through the UCD Brightspace VLE system and will consist of the following learning activities:
Lectures (face-to-face & online).
Tutorials (face-to-face).
Group work.
Active learning.
Task based learning.
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Group Project: This project will assess students' understanding of community-led local development in a selected area in Ireland; and apply the principles and concepts learned during participation in the module. Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded Yes

50
Assignment: This is an individual assignment where students can select a case study of their choice (in Ireland/Europe/international) to critically assess the application of a model of CLLD. Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded Yes

50

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Dr Adwoa Ofori Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
Spring
      
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Thurs 14:00 - 15:50