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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
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 Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Field Trip/External Visits | 16 |
Specified Learning Activities | 60 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 100 |
Total | 200 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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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 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Summer | No |
• 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
Not yet recorded.
Name | Role |
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Dr Adwoa Ofori | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |