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Posting Reference: RSS 2223 FR01A
| Course Prefix: | RSS | Course Number: | 2223 |
| Course Section: | FR01A | Course Name: | Community Development |
| Term: | Fall | Campus: | Fredericton |
| Faculty: | Kinesiology, Faculty of | Department: | Kinesiology |
| Position Start Date: | 2024-09-05 | Position End Date: | 2024-12-20 |
| Posting Date: | 2024-05-28 | Application Deadline: | 2024-06-22 |
| Applications to be submitted via: | melanie@unb.ca | ||
| Requested By: | Melanie Nason |
| Days: | M,W,F | Time: | 9:30 - 10:20 |
| Number of Positions Available: | 1 | Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to Face | Location: | On Campus |
| Stipend Amount: | $7,193 |
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
Develop an awareness and understanding of the history, concepts and theories of social action and social change in the context of community development.
Define the concepts central to understanding community and community development in the provision of recreation, sport and tourism opportunities.
Examine the foundational assumptions underlying “community development” strategies.
Develop an understanding of models and approaches of community development and the role of leisure, recreation, and sport in the community development process.
Explore how communities are effective at locating, motivating and mobilizing resources in an attempt to satisfy community goals.
Examine the nature of community and the concept and practice of community development in relation to sport, tourism and recreation behaviour and services. Review differing interpretations and approaches to community development and investigate current initiatives and projects that encourage citizen engagement and community development. Identify potential problems and common strategies for addressing the challenges.
Prerequisite: RSS 1213 or permission of the course instructor.
Master's degree in Recreation & Sport Studies or a combination of education and experience.
Priority will be given to those holding a Right-of-First-Refusal on this course.
This position is subject to final budgetary approval and subject to minimum enrolment.
Applications must be submitted by email, as specified.
Applicant's resume, cover letter and other supporting documents (i.e.: student opinion surveys) are to accompany the email application.
The Contract Academic Instructor Collective Agreement can be found here.
Justin Robar