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Researching a community

Researching a community. GO TO:. http://www.ourcommunity.com.au / and find a community group you are most interested in!. The meaning and history of the concept of community . What is a community? What are the different types of communities that exist?

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Researching a community

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  1. Researching a community

  2. GO TO: • http://www.ourcommunity.com.au/ and find a community group you are most interested in!

  3. The meaning and history of the concept of community • What is a community? • What are the different types of communities that exist? • How has the concept of community changed over time? (Tonnies, Durkheim, Castell) • What are the features of a traditional and modern community? • What factors have contributed to the shift from traditional to modern communities?

  4. Focusing on a specific community • What community have you chosen to research? (include background info on community) • Is there a sense of community instilled? Why/why not (what factors have strengthened the groups sense of community? • Inclusion vs. exclusion and their relationship • How could a sense of community be weakened? What factors might do this? • Impact of ICT on community • Effects of economic, social, political and environmental changes • Apply theory

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