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During the first semester of
2005, starting on 28 February 2005, the School of Social Ecology and
Lifelong Learning, University of Western Sydney, Australia,
continues to offer its unique, entirely on-line (web-based) teaching of
the following icluded in Internationally recognized Masters
Program "Complexity, Chaos and Creativity ". You are welcome to
make your choice for study among the following subjects (units):
SE839a Introduction to Complexity, Chaos and Creativity
Explanation of the key concepts of Complexity and Chaos Theory
and facilitation of their creative application to areas of students'
interest.
100647 Ecology of Learning
Seeks to reveal the secrets of learning by focusing on the
conditions, relationships and environments within which learning
occurs.
100648 Global Citizenship
Understanding globalization and working for a better world.
100825 Independent Studies
Provides opportunity for students to carry out independent
research projects and can be undertaken only by those who are at the
final stage of their study of the Program.
The teaching of the subjects is tailored to meet the needs of adult
learners who wish to pursue postgraduate study on a part-time basis
while remaining committed to professional and personal
responsibilities.
Any subjects can be studied independently by those who do not plan to
become Masters of Art in Complexity, Chaos and Creativity, but want to
satisfy their personal interests in understanding the essentials of the
Paradigm of Complexity.
CAREER ENHANCEMENT
The units of this Masters Program aim to provide a postgraduate
qualification relevant to those wishing to enter or enhance a
professional career in any field where a fundamental requirement is the
ability to deal creatively with inherent complexity and rapid changes
in such areas as organizational management and leadership, health
practices and environmental management, facilitation and counseling,
government and politics, social policy and community development,
design and arts.
This degree would be relevant in enhancing and supporting activities
that are part of most employment endeavours, because each has its own
inherent chaos and complexity.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A bachelors, honours or postgraduate degree. Where an applicant can
demonstrate equivalence to a formal degree qualification in employment
experience, training and professional knowledge, the application will
be considered on its merits.
Where English is not the language of origin, certified translations
must be supplied in English of all qualifications.
COURSE FORMAT
The course comprises eight (8) units, offered through the Internet (and
supported by non-compulsory on-campus summer/winter schools for those
wishing to attend). It would normally be taken part-time over two
years (two units per semester). If there are sufficient enrolments from
a single organisation, on-site tutorials will be negotiated.
Each subject can be taken as an elective by the undergraduate students
enrolled in the University of Western Sydney.
FEES
The fee for 2005 is $AUD 1,100 per unit.
Excerpts
from letters of new Masters of Arts in Complexity, Chaos and Creativity
"I did this course over the last two years (100% over the Internet!)
and that is a really good course. The way the interaction works, and
the freedom to apply the concepts to the areas of our own interest and
the encouragement, from the tutor group, to develop original thinking
is much more that the average Masters programme does (it beats all MBAs
as far as I am concerned, but that is a cheap shot). Of particular
interest is the way the student group develop the course material
themselves, guided by the module context, as a self-organised
groups...For one thing, I enjoyed the exchanges with the
people...Highly recommended." (Frank
Smits, Management Consultant in "Partners for Change", London, UK; frank.smits@lineone.net ).
"A BIG thank you to the creators of the MA CCC...This course has
proven to be inspirational and life changing. I thoroughly believe that
Complexity and Chaos concepts need to become part of our everyday
existence through every available medium until we reach a point in our
evolution where we: recognise without question that we are all
interconnected; know that we are all individuals who are equally
worthy; are not afraid of change or non-linearity; embrace difference
and diversity and; embrace ourselves as living, breathing souls who are
here to evolve and co-evolve in an all embracing Universal environment
which is wondrously designed to help us do just that, ,," (Darlene Sebalj, College Manager, College of
Science, Technology and Environment, UWS; d.sebalj@uws.edu.au ).
"I just graduated, and am now working in a most chaotic and complex
environment, and loving it. My project aims to bring the fragmented
community of Mt Druitt together, using the Garden (Mother Earth) as a
focus and a healing. It is a dream job and you have to be able to
handle extreme chaos, and fluidity, and process - it can be quite
messy! But it is also wonderful, and I am very glad I studied MA
CCC to stand as my theoretical basis, when things would seem out of
control. It really does help me to stifle the urge to control and build
my solid foundation, on which I work from."
(Kerryn Valeontis, Community Development worker at Holy Family Centre,
Mt Druitt, NSW, Australia, manuelv@sia.net.au
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FURTHER INFORMATION
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Course Adviser
Dr Vlad Dimitrov
v.dimitrov@uws.edu.au
phone: +61(245)701778
fax: +61(245)701531
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International Enrolments
Mrs Beverley Schlyder
b.schlyder@uws.edu.au
phone: +61(245)70 1779
fax: +61(245)885258
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Local Enrolments
Mr John McKenzie-low
j.mckenzielow@uws.edu.au
phone: (02)45701536
fax: (02)45701681
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Local students must apply through UAC web page at http://www.uac.edu.au/pg/apply/abw.html
(Check the deadline for enrolment on this website, please!)
International students must apply through the University of Western
Sydney by selecting "Direct International Addmission" at http://handbook.uws.edu.au/hbook/course.asp?course=1612
For information about the content of the units, please, have a look at
the papers accessible through Vlad's Home page at http://www.zulenet.com/VladimirDimitrov/pages/home.html
or read the books "A New
Kind of Social Science: Study of Self-organization of Human
Dynamics" and "Social
Fuzziology: Study of Fuzziness of Social Complexity".
For more information about the international enrolment in MA CCC,
please contact: Ms Beverley Schlyder (b.schlyder@uws.edu.au ),
International Admissions Officer, Building R1, UWS, Hawkesbury Campus,
Locked Bag 1797, Penrith Sth DC, NSW 1797, Australia, phone: +61(245)70
1779, fax: +61(245)885258.
For any inquiry related to the online study of the
program, please send a message to: elearning@uws.edu.au or webct@uws.edu.au
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