ACED-260 - Case Studies in CED - 3.00 Credits
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Course Details
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This course examines some of the significant CED initiatives in Aboriginal communities. At the heart of the course lies a simple point: Aboriginal people are taking greater responsibility for determining and managing their economies but do they have the tools to help them along? This course provides lessons from case studies in Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities. As a survey course, it integrates CED theory and practice. It empowers local communities through CED that balances economic, social, and ecological objectives.
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Part of the:BUSINESS Department
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Available/Required in the following Programs:Aboriginal Community Economic Development Diploma - Diploma Completion Plan
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Prerequisites : ACED Certificate or or permission of instructor.
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Course Outline
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Instructors Qualifications:
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Relevant Master's Degree.
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Office Hours:
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1.5 Per week.
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Contact Hours:
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45
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Student Evaluation
Procedure:
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Assignments 50 - 70%, Final 30 - 50%, Total 100 %.
Grading procedures follow NVIT policy.
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Learning Outcomes:
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Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:
understand the central issues that constitute the field of CED;
examine CED directions evident in past and current practice and research;
describe the internal sectoral and regional characteristics of the Canadian Economy;
review government responses to economic decline;
depict the decision making process;
distinguish between Canadian development planning practice and aboriginal community based development;
explore the third sector as an effective force in the building of communities and the provision of services;
understand the Canadian context of strategic planning approach to community economic development;
understand women's community economic development needs; and
examine formal and informal processes in participation and involvement.
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Text and Materials:
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Text: Peter, Douglas Elias (1999). Northern Aboriginal communities: Economic and Development, Captus Press, University Publications. Toronto.
Texts: Douglas, David JA (1994). Community Economic Development in Canada: Volume One. Whitby, Ontario McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited.
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Other Resources:
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http://www.mta.ca/rstp/pubmain.html
http://www.ids.ac.uk/ids/news/harsh.html
http://www.cedworks.com
http://www.odi.org.uk/summer2001.html
http://www.id21.org
http://www.cbie.ca/yip-cida.html
Instructor’s Handouts.
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Transfer Credits:
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For more information visit: www.bctransferguide.ca
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Other Information:
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ACED 260: Case Studies in Community Economic Development is offered in the second year of the Aboriginal Community Economic Development (ACED) Program offered nationally through the Continuing Education Department at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) located in Merritt, British Columbia, Canada.
Students enrolled in ACED 260 should have completed a number of first year courses before attempting the course, including:
ACED 100: Introduction to Aboriginal Community Economic Development
ACED 115: Introduction to AccountingACED 120: Venture Development 1ADMN 130: Community DevelopmentADMN 190: Technical Communications IACED 140: Introduction to MarketingACED 160: Community AnalysisADMN 121: Introduction to ManagementADMN 165: Computer Information SystemsACED 151: Leadership Development
Guiding principles throughout the process are determined by the group and NVIT policy. However, consciousness raising, reciprocal learning and co-operation are emphasized.
Education Council approved November 2001.
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