SERVICE LEARNING OR A RESEARCH INTERNSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY

HUM2SLC

Not currently offered

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, you widen the scope of your studies in the Humanities and Social Sciences. You take studies beyond the classroom. You can either apply to undertake a group community project or an individual project that links to the work of a La Trobe researcher in the Humanities and Social Sciences. In all instances, the subject aims to enable you to apply your knowledge and skills either to benefit a community organisation, or to implement a community project. You will be expected to devote anything from 100 to 250 hours to your project. You will develop practical employability skills in a professional setting. You will also reflect on how those skills benefit a professional setting. Enrolment in this subject requires Subject Coordinator's approval. To express interest in this subject, please email ASSC.Internships@latrobe.edu.au.

School: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Adrian Jones

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Including HUS1FAS and HUS2NGP, or their recognised equivalents, 105-credit-points at any level, or subject coordinator's approval

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Apply your critical problem solving skills when identifying issues that affect the community
02. Identify your role within a team, and comprehend group dynamics on decision making, leadership and problem solving
03. Speak and write effectively to a wide variety of stakeholders
04. Understand and be sensitive to issues of cultural and social diversity
05. Work co-operatively with a local organisation to develop innovative and sustainable solutions to a community problem
Subject not currently offered - Subject options not available.