Assessment Type	Case Study / Problem Based Learning
Description	You will be asked to make an audio presentation in the format of a podcast (between 11-13 minutes) in which you explore a case study in relation to week 4-8 and the politics of climate justice. Week four: Feminist perspectives on climate justice Week five: Indigenist/Decolonial perspectives on climate justice Week six: Anti-racist /anti genocidal perspectives on climate justice Week seven: Degrowth and other economy perspectives on climate justice Week eight: rest, waste, cycles, grief, healing perspectives on climate justice You may choose any example that fits into the perspective you choose. This can be one studied in class or one that you find from your research, resonances and/or responsibilities. A case study example can be a movement, organisation, campaign. Each week includes examples either as links, podcasts, texts and other resources.
Weighting	35%
Assessment Criteria	An overview and rubric are available below with more detailed instructions on how to complete this assignment

Assessment Information

Students will create a podcast of between 11-13 minutes that tells the story of a case study from week 4-8 inclusive (which can be one studied or of the student's choice).

You are an invited guest due to your work as a climate justice activist on a community led climate justice movement's podcast series which is open access.

There are two parts to this assignment:

1. Create a podcast:

As part of your podcast presentation you must introduce the case-study and explore the relevance of this case study for understanding and illustrating the theme of the week chosen. You need to also explore what kind of political agency and solutions for climate justice the example suggests. You should then critically evaluate the viability of this example as a solution and strategy of climate justice, and explore what might strengthen its viability.

NOTE: You develop your podcast and its content and format with reference to additional references, texts and sources as you would a written text and translate your analysis into the podcast format.

The expected number of additional sources you would cite for this kind of assignment is between 7-9. However, there is flexibility for example if you find a lesser number of sources which contain a complex analysis and you engage with depth and sophistication this suffices and/or if you need to engage with a greater number to make your podcast this is also acceptable. We will evaluate this on a case by case basis.

In general a case study refers to a specific example that falls under the broader umbrella of the perspective to climate justice you are exploring.

This is an audio presentation and you are free to read a script, and/or explore other forms of political expression such as poetry, music, sounds of nature or other to help you explore your case study. However, you must address all the areas outlined above.

2. A 750 word written rationale reflecting on your choice of the design and format of your script and podcast

In this second part of this assignment you are required to tell us about why you made the choices you made in the design and format of your script and resulting podcast. This involves thinking about how the form in which we represent and express ideas and stories for climate justice is also political and is shaped by the ethics and the politics of knowledge which underlay what we believe to be valid forms of political communication and political agency.

Please include the list of references. texts and materials that you used to help develop your podcast at the end of the written rationale. This does NOT count in your word count for this second part of the assignment.

IREL2003 Assessment 2 Rubric.docx @ canvas.newcastle.edu.au Criteria Capacity to identify and analyse a climate justice issue/case Ability to select, critically evaluate, and apply theory/ies Demonstrated knowledge of political agency and solutions for climate justice Critical engagement with scholarly research High Distinction (HD) Identifies and thoroughly analyses a current climate justice issue/case, demonstrating exceptional depth of understanding and insight. Applies (an) appropriate theory/ies to explore the case-study chosen, skillfully and insightfully, demonstrating exceptional relevance to the chosen case. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of political agency and solutions for climate justice relevant to the chosen case, integrating themes/concepts from course exceptionally well. Provides strong evidence of critical engagement with scholarly research, Distinction (D) Identifies and analyses a current climate justice issue/case, demonstrating a high level of understanding and insight. Selects and applies (a) theory/ies to explore the case- study chosen appropriately, demonstrating a high level of relevance to the chosen case. Shows solid knowledge of political agency and solutions for climate justice relevant to the chosen case, integrating course themes/concepts effectively. Shows evidence of engagement with scholarly research, supporting claims Credit (CR) Identifies a current climate justice issue.case and provides a satisfactory analysis, showing understanding. Selects (a) theory/ies to explore the case- study chosen and applies it adequately to the case. Demonstrates some knowledge of political agency and solutions for climate justice relevant to the case, integrating themes/concepts from course themes/concepts satisfactorily. Includes references to scholarly research, but support for claims Pass (PS) Identifies a current climate justice issue/case but analysis lacks depth or thoroughness. Unsatisfactory (UN) Fails to identify a current climate justice issue/cageTpenrny analysis is significantly lacking. Selects (a) theory/ies Does not select (an) to explore the case- study chosen but application lacks depth or insight. Shows limited understanding of political agency and appropriate theory/ies or fails to apply it effectively to the case. Shows limited understanding of political agency and solutions for climate solutions for climate justice relevant to the case and fails to integrate course themes/concepts effectively. Fails to engage with justice relevant to the case and fails to integrate course themes/concepts effectively. Fails to engage with scholarly research or scholarly research or lacks credible support for claims. lacks credible support for claims