Tourism and Urban Planning 2017

TOURISM AND URBAN PLANNING

2017

WE AREWESTERNSYDNEY

Located in the heart of one of Australia’s fastest growing economic regions, Western Sydney University offers unlimited potential to students with the talent, drive and ambition to succeed.

Western Sydney is an exciting place to be. As the nation’s third largest economy, and one of the fastest growing population and employment centres, it is an increasingly important, dynamic and culturally diverse hub of business, industry and innovation.

With a large multicultural population of more than two million people from 170 nations, Western Sydney’s global links are creating unlimited opportunities for international business, investment, education and cultural exchange.

Ranked amongst the top three per cent of universities in the world, Western Sydney University values academic excellence, integrity and the pursuit of knowledge. We are globally focused, research led and committed to making a positive impact on the communities we engage with.

Your success starts here.

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≥ GET THE BEST POSSIBLE START

Western Sydney University offers a balance of theory and practical field studies, broad unit choices, flexible course structures, industry-based projects and placements, and local and international work experience opportunities.

≥ LIVELY, ACCESSIBLE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

The School of Social Sciences and Psychology offers programs on the Bankstown, Parramatta and Penrith campuses. Each of our campuses has strong links with the community and reflects the cultural diversity, energy and growth of the region.

≥ CONTEMPORARY CURRICULUM AND EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING

Our staff bring a combination of disciplinary and professional expertise that ensures our work engages with, and is informed by, contemporary debates and the latest developments in the field. Our enthusiastic teaching staff are at the forefront of their fields.

≥ DISTINCTIVE, HIGH-IMPACT RESEARCH CULTURE

Western Sydney is committed to enhancing our region’s cultural, economic, environmental and educational development. Our reputation for research excellence has placed us in the Australian Research Council’s (ARC) funding top 20, underlining our position among the best research institutions in the country.

≥ STUDENT-CENTRED LEARNING

At Western Sydney, we have a reputation for teaching and learning excellence. We value innovation, and our student-centred learning strategy encourages our teachers to incorporate flexible and innovative learning techniques – such as podcast lectures, access to an online learning portal and interactive classes – into our courses.

≥ PATHWAY PROVIDED The Bachelor of Planning offers a pathway

to the Master of Urban Management and Planning. If you are interested in a career in urban, social or cultural planning, the Bachelor of Planning pathway to the Master of Urban Management and Planning is for you. This course equips students to take leadership roles in urban management, strategic planning and policy development.WHY

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Future thinking. Unlimited possibilities. The Academy at Western Sydney University.

Success is not just about getting a degree, but developing the critical think. Building a successful career requires critical thinking and leadership skills. It’s about learning skills for your chosen life, not just a job.

The Academy at Western Sydney University off ers advanced degrees that prepare you to thrive in the face of change and seize success at every opportunity. Whether your dream is to achieve as a professional, an entrepreneur or an academic, you will learn to think diff erently and creatively in whatever you do.

The Academy off ers high achieving students* a unique, hands-on approach to learning in an interdisciplinary environment. Led by award-winning Associate Professor Joanne Lind, The Academy draws on the unique experience of leading thinkers, social change agents, community leaders, and high-achieving students both past and present.

With a focus on ethical leadership and critical thinking, built on the pillars of academic rigour, community engagement, and professional and personal development, The Academy off ers students access to:

≥ unprecedented opportunities for industry and real life experience

≥ world-class research, researchers, teachers, experts and Innovation Labs

≥ travel to national and international leadership experiences and conferences

≥ a range of professional and personal development workshops

≥ internship, service learning and volunteering opportunities

≥ personalised career planning

≥ applied leadership experience in student-led, community-focused projects.

Visit westernsydney.edu.au/theacademy for more information.

* Entry to The Academy is off ered to Advanced degree students and those with an ATAR of 85 or more.



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Bachelor of TourismManagement

COURSE UAC CODE

CRICOS CODE

WS CODE

INTAKE LOCATION DURATION ATAR

B Tourism Management 727750 056711F 1664 February/July

Parramatta 3F/6P 72.15

Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time.Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes.

If an exciting career in the tourism, leisure or cultural industries is what you are looking for, the Bachelor of Tourism Management is for you.

One of the few tourism degrees in Australia with a social science and management focus, the Bachelor of Tourism Management degree provides you with expertise and experience in tourism planning and development, the cultural basis of tourism, and the desirable social contributions of tourism and the tourism industry. It does so by providing an in-depth understanding of the interactions between different aspects of the business of tourism and its natural, social and cultural environments.

The program is conducted jointly with the School of Business and combines core units from Social Science and Business studies. A close relationship exists with the tourism industry, both government and non-government organisations. This includes tourism organisations such as Destination NSW, local government tourism, event management agencies, and tourism professional bodies who actively promote and manage tourism destinations and attractions such as national parks, theme parks, scenic areas, conference and sporting venues.

A core concern of the program is integrating a focus on local and destination communities with that of tourism planning and management in the context of responsible and sustainable development.

This degree considers the relationships between tourism and management systems, mechanisms for regional and community development, and the role of tourism as an important social, cultural and economic phenomenon. You will be confident and competent to make a significant contribution to tourism and tourism planning, and sensitive to the needs of tourism, tourism destination communities, the industry and the visitor.

Our students also have the opportunity to undertake majors, sub-majors or elective studies in related areas, including Heritage and Tourism, Hospitality Management, Events Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Geography and Urban Studies, Peace and Development Studies, and Anthropology.

CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES

To graduate, you will be required to complete 24 units, which will include a work placement within a tourism or related industry. The core units you may study in this degree include: Social Science and Business units, plus Tourism Management units, including Tourism in Society; Tourism Policy and Planning; Tourism Global Trends; Sustainability, Tourism and Place; Heritage and Tourism; Destination Management; and Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective. You will also have the capacity to specialise with sub-majors.

There are eight electives within the Bachelor of Tourism Management. Electives may be chosen from other Social Science or Business related programs, allowing students flexibility.

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

In the final year of the degree program, our students choose to complete either a tourism industry professional placement within the Sydney area or an international placement. Both are coordinated by staff within the School of Social Sciences and Psychology and contribute to the units required for graduation.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

The Bachelor of Tourism Management was developed in consultation with the tourism industry and is overseen by an External Advisory Committee.

INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIAN STUDIES

Enrolment in the Indigenous Australian Studies (IAS) major, sub-major or units is available to all undergraduate students who have open electives. Find out more at westernsydney.edu.au/studyias

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

As a graduate of the Tourism Management degree, you will enjoy a wide variety of career opportunities in Australia and internationally in the tourism, leisure and cultural industries.

In addition, the degree is structured to ensure graduates are equipped to pursue careers in a range of fields in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors.

Depending on the electives you choose, you may pursue roles in:

≥ festival and event management ≥ leisure and tourism policy development ≥ tour operations ≥ destination marketing ≥ visitor attractions management ≥ outdoor recreation ≥ hospitality provision ≥ cultural, tourism and leisure industry.

Danielle HazellBACHELOR OF TOURISM MANAGEMENT

“I am impressed with the amazing facilities and course options at Western Sydney University, particularly for tourism students, such as overseas studying options, a comprehensive library of resources and the great selection of Connect facilities, such as the bookshop and gym.”



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Bachelor of Social Science (Advanced)

COURSE UAC CODE LOCATION DURATION ATAR

B Social Science (Advanced) 720194 Bankstown 3F/6P 90.00

720196 Parramatta 3F/6P 90.00

720198 Penrith 3F/6P 90.00


The Bachelor of Social Science (Advanced) degree is a superior three-year program offering flexibility and choice within a range of offerings in the social sciences. As an advanced degree graduate, you will be equipped with all the interdisciplinary and specialist skills and knowledge that a new graduate would need on entering the workforce.

Our students are encouraged to choose from more than one of the social sciences to allow for personal and occupational interests and prepare themselves to extend their studies at the major and sub-major levels.

The majors and sub-majors include: Child and Community; Criminology and Criminal Justice; Geography and Urban Studies; Peace and Development Studies; Sociology; and Heritage and Tourism.

An ATAR of at least 90.00 is required and students are expected to maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0 throughout their studies.

Students enrolled in this degree also automatically join The Academy.

For more information, visit westernsydney.edu.au/theacademy



Bachelor of Social Science (Heritage and Tourism)

COURSE UAC CODE

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B Social Science (Heritage and Tourism)

727615 041159D 1667 February/July



The preservation of historical and natural environments is one of the most pressing challenges facing all societies. This is because heritage is a touchstone for social and cultural identity, a reminder of the importance of peace and development, and integral to our senses of citizenship, custodianship and community. At the same time, heritage sites have become significant tourist destinations. As such, in a world of flows and networks, the heritage-tourism relationship has become a critical one.

This major in the Bachelor of Social Science introduces contemporary heritage issues and provides an in-depth understanding of tourism as a social phenomenon. It enables a critical examination of the relationship between heritage and tourism in a number of settings within Australia and internationally.

Graduates can seek careers within a diverse range of government and non-government organisations, and in businesses that require understanding, insight and skills related to heritage and tourism planning, promoting, development and operations.


To graduate with a Bachelor of Social Science (Heritage and Tourism) you will be required to complete 24 units, which includes a component of work experience. The core units in this degree may include: Working with Communities; Understanding Society; Ethics in the Social Sciences; Social Research Methods; Applied Social Research; and Contemporary Social Issues and Professional Practice.

In addition to the core units listed above, you must satisfactorily complete eight units from Heritage and Tourism, which may include: Tourism in Society; Issues in Contemporary Heritage; Heritage and Tourism; Tourism Policy and Planning; Heritage Interpretation; and Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective.

Students have a wide choice for an additional eight electives from within Social Sciences, Humanities or Business studies to enable career flexibility.




As a Heritage and Tourism graduate, you will find career opportunities in a variety of social and vocational contexts, including:

≥ local government ≥ heritage organisations ≥ cultural tourism ≥ community work ≥ teaching (with further study) ≥ international development agencies ≥ public service.

May Willard BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE (HERITAGE AND TOURISM)

“There were many aspects of Western Sydney University that I like, especially that my campus is so close to home. I love that the University provides opportunities for on-campus jobs to its students.”



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Bachelor of Social Science (Geography and Urban Studies)

COURSE UAC CODE

CRICOS CODE

WS CODE


B Social Science (Geography and Urban Studies)

727620 041159D 1667 February/July

Penrith 3F/6P 68.00

727615 041159D 1667 February/July



Geography is the integrated study of people, places and environments. In this major of the Bachelor of Social Science, you will examine the geography of contemporary Australian cities and regions.

The interests of today’s geographers include post-colonialism, the emergence of global information economies, Indigenous issues, class and cultural disparities, population movement, sexuality and space, and the global diffusion of popular culture.

Urban Studies is a discipline focused on social justice within the city through its critical assessments of peoples’ access to scarce urban resources such as housing, transport, education and employment. The political, economic and cultural forces that shape cities and urban policy are the key concerns of the Urban Studies curriculum.

These applied interests in urban wellbeing and city structure are the intellectual basis for the urban planning profession.


To graduate with a Bachelor of Social Science, you will be required to complete 24 units.

The core units in this degree may include: Working with Communities; Understanding Society; People, Place and Social Difference; The Individual in Society; Ethics in the Social Sciences; Social Research Methods; Applied Social Research; and Contemporary Social Issues and Professional Practice.

In addition to the core units in this degree, you must satisfactorily complete eight units from Geography and Urban Studies, which may include: Cities: Introduction to Urban Studies; The Economics of Cities and Regions; Analysis of Spatial Data; Cultural and Social Geographies; Transport, Access and Equity; Planning the City: Development, Community and Systems; Geographies of Migration; and Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective.




As a Geography and Urban Studies graduate, your future offers some exciting career prospects.

Graduates frequently find employment in areas such as:

≥ urban and regional planning ≥ urban research and policy ≥ housing policy ≥ economics and allocation ≥ strategic planning policy ≥ environmental and social impact assessment

≥ community planning ≥ teaching (with further study) ≥ social and cultural planning.



Bachelor of Social Science (Peace and Development Studies)

COURSE UAC CODE

CRICOS CODE

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B Social Science (Peace and Development Studies)

727620 041159D 1667 February/July

Penrith 3F/6P 68.00

727615 041159D 1667 February/July



The Peace and Development Studies major is concerned with inequalities of power and opportunity that lead to international and local conflict, uneven development, social dislocation and environmental degradation.

This major within the Bachelor of Social Science examines the structural causes of racist and gendered violence, environmental crises, forced migration, poverty, resource conflict and intergenerational inequity.

Our students are introduced to theories and methods for identifying, measuring and resolving conflict and environmental degradation. Constructive solutions include empowerment and self-determination, sustainable living, peace building and conflict resolution strategies.

The major is organised around three fields of inquiry: Structural Inequality, Social Justice and Human Rights; Development and Sustainability; and Peace and Humanitarian responses/actions. During your studies, you will engage with social theory within an interdisciplinary and applied framework of important civic and global issues.


To graduate with a Bachelor of Social Science (Peace and Development Studies) you will be required to complete 24 units, as well as approved work experience.

The core units in this degree may include: Working with Communities; Understanding Society; People, Place and Social Difference; The Individual in Society; Ethics in the Social Sciences; Social Research Methods; Applied Social Research; and Contemporary Social Issues and Professional Practice.

In addition to the eight core units listed above, you must satisfactorily complete eight units from Peace and Development Studies, which may include: Human Rights, Peace and Development; Development and Sustainability; Sustainable Futures; Alternatives to Violence; Issues in World Development: Rich World, Poor World; Peace-Making and Peace-Building; and Peace and Development Project.




As a Peace and Development Studies graduate, you will possess a high level of critical understanding and a wide range of skills that can be applied in a variety of social and vocational contexts, including:

≥ local government ≥ community work ≥ human rights and peace advocacy ≥ public service ≥ non-government and international aid agencies

≥ cultural tourism ≥ international civil service (United Nations and related agencies).



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Bachelor of Planning (Pathway to Master of Urban Management and Planning)

COURSE UAC CODE

CRICOS CODE

WS CODE


B Planning (Pathway to Master of Urban Management and Planning)

727630 085662C 1732 February/July

Penrith 3F/6P 82.00

727628 085662C 1732 February/July


M Urban Management and Planning

952030 067913E 1674 Parramatta 1F/2P N/A

Key: B = Bachelor of; M = Master of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time. N/A = ATAR not applicable, alternative entry.Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes.

If you are interested in a career in urban management and planning, the Bachelor of Planning pathway to the Master of Urban Management and Planning is the course for you. This course gives you the professional and scholarly education to take a leadership role in urban management, strategic planning and policy development.

The Bachelor of Planning (Pathway to Master of Urban Management and Planning) degree is a four-year accredited program in urban and regional planning.

The Bachelor degree equips students with the range of specialist and generic skills graduates need for the workforce or for proceeding to advanced study. The Geography and Urban Studies major and Master of Urban Management and Planning components cover the history, theory and method of geography and planning, as well as preparation for professional practice as a town planner.

The coursework includes preparation in professional practice, history and the theoretical and legal frameworks for planning. You will develop skills in a range of relevant areas including governance, urban finance and sustainable strategies.

The three-year Bachelor of Planning component of this program is offered at Parramatta and Penrith. The final year Master of Urban Management and Planning is only offered at Parramatta City campus.


To graduate with a Bachelor of Planning/Master of Urban Management and Planning you will be required to complete 32 units, including approved work experience.

The core units may include Cities: Introduction to Urban Studies; Development and Sustainability; Cultural and Social Geographies; The Economics of Cities and Regions; Planning the City: Development; Community and Systems; Transport, Access and Equity; Urban Design; Analysis of Spatial Data; Contemporary Social Issues and Professional Practice; Urban Management Practice: Governance and Power in the City; and Developing Sustainable Places.

There are up to six electives within the Bachelor of Planning/Master of Urban Management and Planning. Students can choose relevant electives from Heritage and Tourism; Geography and Urban Studies; or Policing and Criminology or other relevant areas of study.

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

The degree incorporates a placement with local planning/urban management employers, working on a variety of planning tasks. This placement will provide students with an understanding of the planning/urban management workplace.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

The Bachelor of Planning, when completed in conjunction with the Master of Urban Management and Planning, is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia.




After graduating from the Bachelor of Planning/Master of Urban Management and Planning, you may pursue a career in:

≥ local government ≥ regional organisations ≥ state and federal government departments concerned with urban and regional affairs

≥ planning consultancies ≥ international development agencies ≥ research and policy organisations.



Bachelor of AppliedLeadership andCritical Thinking

When you enrol in an advanced degree at Western Sydney University, you also qualify for the Bachelor of Applied Leadership and Critical Thinking. This degree is designed to be undertaken in combination with any Bachelor degree. It focuses on ethical leadership, creativity and innovation, the capacity to deal with complex issues, relationship and critical thinking skills. You will learn to think from multiple perspectives, see and create opportunities, and bring creative, cooperative, and ethical leadership to your future role in the workplace – even if that role, is, as yet, unimagined.

Note: The Bachelor of Applied Leadership and Critical Thinking is not a stand-alone degree. It can only be taken in combination with an existing Bachelor degree. Students enrolled in a degree linked with the Bachelor of Applied Leadership and Critical Thinking will gain entry into The Academy. A minimum ATAR of 85.00 is required for thedegree. However, course specific ATARs may be higher. You will only be able to select courses where you meet the required ATARs.

All units in these concurrent degrees are delivered on the Parramatta campus only.

For more detailed information about the course structure and units, visit westernsydney.edu.au/courses

Bachelor of Data Science

The Bachelor of Data Science cross-disciplinary degree can be taken in combination with any Western Sydney University Bachelor degree. The course teaches a blend of skills, including mathematics, statistics and computing. Graduates will know how to embark on data driven investigations, and conduct visual and computational analytics for application in their own primary research.

The minimum ATAR for the Bachelor of Data Science is 75.00. However, course specific ATARs may be higher. You will only be able to select courses where you meet the required ATARs.

All units in these concurrent degrees are delivered on the Parramatta campus only.

For more detailed information about the course structure and units, visit westernsydney.edu.au/courses



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APPLICANT CHECKLIST

1 2 3FIND OUT ABOUT OUR COURSES≥ Read the information within this Guide

≥ Talk with careers advisors, your parents and teachers/mentors

≥ Refer to the Future Students site, visit westernsydney.edu.au/future_students

TALK TO US

≥ Attend Western Sydney University events – fi nd out more at westernsydney.edu.au/events

≥ Call the Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669 or email [email protected]

≥ Get the inside information on Alternative Entry Pathways, Advantage Entry programs, Bonus Points and scholarships

APPLY TO US

≥ Apply through UAC, visit uac.edu.au

≥ Place your Western Sydney University preferences

≥ Check your eligibility and submit a scholarship application, visit westernsydney.edu.au/scholarships

ALTERNATIVE ENTRY PATHWAYS

THE COLLEGE

Western Sydney University The College (The College) provides a range of pathway options and support services to help you on your journey to university. Through its comprehensive range of University Foundation Studies and Diploma programs featuring small class sizes and individual attention from academic staff , The College provides a well-supported environment for you to succeed in your tertiary studies.

One of the many advantages of studying at The College is the direct entry arrangement with Western Sydney University. After successfully completing the University Foundation Studies program and meeting the entry requirements, you will be guaranteed direct entry into fi rst year of the corresponding undergraduate degree at Western Sydney University.

Alternatively, successful completion of a Diploma program will guarantee you direct entry into the second year of the corresponding undergraduate degree.

The College provides pathways in the following fi elds:

≥ Arts (for students wishing to study Arts, Education, Humanities, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences)

≥ Building Design Management ≥ Business ≥ Communication ≥ Construction Management ≥ Criminology ≥ Design ≥ Engineering ≥ Health Science ≥ ICT Health Informatics ≥ Information and Communications Technology

≥ Nursing ≥ Science ≥ Social Science ≥ Policing

HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP loans are available to eligible students studying a Diploma or Foundation Studies program at The College. For more information, visit westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege



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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSIf you are an international student completing one of the following qualifi cations in 2017, you must apply through UAC International:

≥ an Australian Year 12 in or outside Australia

≥ an International Baccalaureate

≥ a New Zealand National Certifi cate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3

You can lodge your application online at uac.edu.au/international

All other international students must apply directly to Western Sydney University. Western Sydney University international application forms, 2017 international tuition fees and further information about studying and living in Australia can be found at westernsydney.edu.au/international

If you have any questions about applying as an international student, call 02 9852 5499 or email [email protected]

ADVANTAGE ENTRY PROGRAMSWestern Sydney University provides the following Advantage Entry programs*:

BEFORE YOU GET YOUR ATAR

≥ The Academy Global Leaders Program This program is for high-achieving students planning to study an advanced degree.

1. Complete the online application at westernsydney.edu.au/theacademy by 28 September 2016.

2. Apply through UAC for your preferred advanced degree by 30 September 2016.

≥ UAC’s Schools Recommendation Schemes (SRS) If you apply to the SRS through UAC, you may be eligible for a guaranteed off er even before your ATAR is released. Apply through UAC by 30 September 2016.

AFTER YOU GET YOUR ATAR

≥ Early Off er Program If you select any Western Sydney University course as a preference before December 2016, you may be eligible for an Early Off er. We will contact you to let you know what you’ll need to do to get an Early Off er.

* Conditions apply. For more information, visit westernsydney.edu.au/advantage

PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPSWestern Sydney University is not only about obtaining an education. We also challenge ourselves to engage students who will get involved and make a diff erence to the University and wider communities. The University has a unique set of scholarships on off er, refl ecting our strong commitment to academic excellence and opportunity for Western Sydney students. Our scholarships support students who have diverse interests and skills, and who can and do make an active contribution to the community.

The University works closely with business, industry and the community to ensure we off er scholarships that meet the needs of our students. Our scholarships provide our students with support and give them the opportunity to establish professional relationships while they study.

Take the time to examine our scholarships and make the most of your opportunities for success. For details on scholarships, including the eligibility criteria and how to apply, refer to westernsydney.edu.au/scholarships or call 1300 897 669.

IMPORTANT DATES

2016May21 Mid-Year Information Day

JulyParent Information Days

August28 Open Day

SeptemberAboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderFuture Students Information Evenings13 Campbelltown campus15 Penrith campus

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DISCLAIMERThe University of Western Sydney, trading as Western Sydney University, reserves the right at all times to withdraw or vary courses listed within this publication. Variations may include but are not limited to location of its courses on the University’s campuses or other locations. In the event that a course within this publication is to be changed or withdrawn, applicants will be advised by mail to the address specifi ed by them on their UAC application before the last date for the change of preferences for the main round. In respect of course location change, students should be aware of the need to accommodate such changes for the whole or part of courses for which they enrol. The University also reserves the right to update, amend or replace online versions of this publication without notice.

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