pol3pcw professional competence
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE - TRANSITION TO THE WORKPLACE
POL3PCW
2016
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
This subject is an exclusive elective for the Bachelor of International Relations students. The main purpose is to equip students to work with and for organisations that have a strong interest in international relations. The coordinator will oversee the student's selection and design of projects and the selection of workplaces which have agreed to provide the necessary supervision. The selection and development of these projects is guided by a careful consideration of the educational and learning outcomes of each project. Each project is designed to develop research, educational or organisational skills, or some contribution of these. Throughout this subject there will be regular contact with students and regular input into the conduct of the project and appropriate control of the assessment.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorMichael O'Keefe
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Enrolment in Bachelor of International Relations and completion of second year ABIR core (POL2DPS and POL2IOL or POL2TWP)
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Only available to Bachelor of International Relations students. Placements are organised the semester before they are undertaken so students are asked to enrol in PCW at the start of the year so they can be contacted by the Subject Coordinator. Semester 1 enrolment is by approval only, please contact the subject coordinator.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify a project in the workforce that focuses on international relations
- Activities:
- Communication with potential workplace supervisors, co-workers, peers and an academic supervisor, workshop discussions and presentations, essays.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
02. Orally articulate a project in the workforce that focuses on international relations.
- Activities:
- Communication with potential workplace supervisors, co-workers, peers and an academic supervisor, workshop discussions and presentations.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Writing(Writing)
03. Produce a project in the workforce that focuses on international relations
- Activities:
- Communication with potential workplace supervisors, co-workers, peers and an academic supervisor, workshop discussions and presentations, workshop discussions and presentations, essays
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichael O'Keefe
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
Four 3.0 hours seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"Enrolment in semester one is by coordinator approval only."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Report (4000 words) | 50 | 02, 03 | |
| Reflective essay and workplace diary/blog (equivalent to 2800 words) | 35 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Work plan / project description (1200 words) | 15 | 01, 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichael O'Keefe
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
Four 3.0 hours seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Seminars and the allocation of placements occur during semester one."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Report (4000 words) | 50 | 02, 03 | |
| Reflective essay and workplace diary/blog (equivalent to 2800 words) | 35 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Work plan / project description (1200 words) | 15 | 01, 02, 03 |