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Living Environments (Family Studies)

Offered 2/2013
Venue: Delivered On-line over Term 2

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Course Overview

Living Environments is an area of study  related to the teaching of Home Economics and its related subjects in secondary school. It focuses on the influences of contemporary society and its impact on the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. Studying this course will enrich your knowledge of this topic through the readings, on-line discussions and completion of activities.
Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

 

  • Identify ways in which different family types function in our ever changing society and understand that the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities are interdependent and can be supported or challenged by social structures and change. Family function and relationships are also influenced by resources available, communication strategies and conflict resolution.
  • Critically evaluate influences such as government and non-government agencies, education and technological advances on social trends and structures in our society and their impact on wellbeing.
  • Identify the relevant points of view (perspectives) relating to a specific issue and how they impact the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities.
  • Outline the many factors related to the built environment that affect individuals and families eg Housing designs, forms and types, population trends, history and cultural background, building materials, needs of families, work, lifestyle choices and government policies.

Assessment will consist of two assignments.