INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIP

HUS3IIN

2017

Credit points: 15

This subject addresses La Trobe's Global Citizenship Essential. Global Citizenship is about learning to live in an interconnected world, including the social, environmental, political and economic challenges this brings.

Subject outline

This subject provides academic guidance and assessment for students undertaking an international internship organized through La Trobe Abroad. Students will be assigned a academic mentor in the discipline most appropriate for the student's degree and the nature of the internship. Students will maintain regular communication with the academic mentor and assessment will be tailored to meet the appropriate disciplinary expectations and the internship experience.

School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Nick Bisley

Available to Study Abroad Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Subject Coordinators approval required

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Evaluate diverse perspectives pertinent to the chosen workplace and relevant discipline.

Activities:
Reflective essay; preparatory seminars; internship work experience.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)

02. Present a reflection on the nature and context content of their experience and its link to the course of study undertaken by the student.

Activities:
Reflective essay preparation; preparatory seminars; meetings with academic supervisor.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Adaptability Skills)
Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Adaptability Skills)

03. Present a research project relevant to the internship experience and the course of study undertaken by the student.

Activities:
Research essay preparation; meetings with supervisor.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Adaptability Skills)

04. Work effectively with a supervisor and other staff within the chosen workplace.

Activities:
Preparatory seminars; meetings with internship supervisor; meetings with academic supervisor.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Adaptability Skills)
Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Adaptability Skills)

Albury-Wodonga, 2017, Semester 1, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nick Bisley

Class requirements

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
One 40.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours supervisor consultation per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Reflective Essay 2000 wordsWritten comments in response to assessment criteria5001, 02, 04
Research Essay 2000 words 5002, 03

Albury-Wodonga, 2017, Semester 2, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nick Bisley

Class requirements

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 40.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours supervisor consultation per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Reflective Essay 2000 wordsWritten comments in response to assessment criteria5001, 02, 04
Research Essay 2000 words 5002, 03

Bendigo, 2017, Semester 1, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nick Bisley

Class requirements

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
One 40.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours supervisor consultation per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Reflective Essay 2000 wordsWritten comments in response to assessment criteria5001, 02, 04
Research Essay 2000 words 5002, 03

Bendigo, 2017, Semester 2, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nick Bisley

Class requirements

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 40.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours supervisor consultation per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Reflective Essay 2000 wordsWritten comments in response to assessment criteria5001, 02, 04
Research Essay 2000 words 5002, 03

Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nick Bisley

Class requirements

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
One 40.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours supervisor consultation per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Reflective Essay 2000 wordsWritten comments in response to assessment criteria5001, 02, 04
Research Essay 2000 words 5002, 03

Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nick Bisley

Class requirements

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 40.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours supervisor consultation per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Reflective Essay 2000 wordsWritten comments in response to assessment criteria5001, 02, 04
Research Essay 2000 words 5002, 03

Mildura, 2017, Semester 1, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nick Bisley

Class requirements

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
One 40.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours supervisor consultation per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Reflective Essay 2000 wordsWritten comments in response to assessment criteria5001, 02, 04
Research Essay 2000 words 5002, 03

Mildura, 2017, Semester 2, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nick Bisley

Class requirements

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 40.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours supervisor consultation per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Reflective Essay 2000 wordsWritten comments in response to assessment criteria5001, 02, 04
Research Essay 2000 words 5002, 03

Shepparton, 2017, Semester 1, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nick Bisley

Class requirements

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
One 40.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours supervisor consultation per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Reflective Essay 2000 wordsWritten comments in response to assessment criteria5001, 02, 04
Research Essay 2000 words 5002, 03

Shepparton, 2017, Semester 2, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nick Bisley

Class requirements

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 40.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours supervisor consultation per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Reflective Essay 2000 wordsWritten comments in response to assessment criteria5001, 02, 04
Research Essay 2000 words 5002, 03