INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIP
HUS3IIN
2020
Credit points: 15
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.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRaul Sanchez-Urribarri
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Subject Coordinators approval required
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/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)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2020, Summer 2, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRaul Sanchez-Urribarri
Class requirements
Industry Based Learning-Off Site
Week:
02
-
07
Ten 2.0 hours industry based learning-off site per study period
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 02 to week 07
and delivered via online.
Industry Based Learning-Off Site
Week:
02
-
07
Ten 1.0 days industry based learning-off site per study period
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 02 to week 07
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reflective Essay 2000 words | Written comments in response to assessment criteria | 50 | 01, 02, 04 |
| Research Essay 2000 words | 50 | 02, 03 |