AGR353 Human Ecology (8)
Abstract| The subject continues the exploration of the ecological paradigm commenced in the subject Introduction to Ecological Agriculture. One of the fundamental propositions underlying ecocentric thought is the empathetic connection between humankind and the environment. What is this connection and how does it differ from the paradigm that drives conventional forms of agriculture? This question will be addressed as students explore their value systems and modes of thinking, and how these impact on our land use decisions. Besides fostering self-knowledge the subject challenges students to develop the sensitivity, conceptual framework and interpersonal skills required to manage natural resources and people in an ecocentric way. |
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| Session 2 | | Distance* | Orange Campus |
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: AGR353
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Rural Management |
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Enrolment restrictions| Students outside the Bachelor of Ecological Agriculture degree need to consult with the subject coordinator prior to enrolling. |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
be able to describe one's self in relation to the nexus with the wider environment
be able to explain dualities (opposites) and their relationship to human behaviour
be able to explain the notion of holism and holarchy and how they exist in stage theory
be able to explain the emerge of varying life forms based on Wilber's model
be able to relate Wilber's model to the ecology of agriculture
be able to explain the evolution of ecological thought based on the writings of several key philosophers
be able to position ecological thought on a continuum of Environmentalism as proposed by O'Riordan and defend the position selected
be able to explain the role of different belief systems and their impact on individual and communal behaviour
be able to assess the relationship between values and behaviour
be able to evaluate one's development in relation to the hierarchy of values
be able to explain the role of values in developing ecological literacy
be able to explain wholism from the perspective of Goethe
be able to reflect on the relationship between imagination and science having tested this relationship through project work
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
Ecological philosophy
Ecological psychology
The concept of holism in agriculture
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Residential School| This subject contains a optional 4 day residential school.
The purpose is to explore the ecopsychology and ecophilosophy of human ecology. Half of the school is in class, and the remainder is in the bush.
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
