FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNITY BUILDING & IDENTITY FORMATION
About This Course
This course delves into the concepts of community building and identity formation, inviting participants to engage with complex issues such as culture, religion, social inclusivity, inequality, and national identity. Through an interdisciplinary lens, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how communities are shaped and identities are formed in both local and global contexts. Examples and case studies from Singapore and the region will highlight different dimensions to challenges faced, fostering meaningful discussions on project outcomes and sustainability. The course integrates theoretical insights with a practice-oriented approach, emphasising the interconnected importance of knowledge, action, and impactful outcomes.
What You'll Learn
At the end of this course, participants should be able to:
• Describe the aspects and interplay of community, community building, and identity formation.
• Explain the types of community capital and their importance in fostering sustainable development.
• Identify the challenges of building communities and the role of impact measurement in addressing community issues.
B. Key Skills (Practical Component)
At the end of this course, participants should be able to:
• Relate social scientific knowledge to practical situations for community building
• Explain how different types of community capital contribute to community building and sustainability.
• Demonstrate basic methods for measuring the impact of community initiatives
Entry Requirements
Learners must be conversant in English