Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Maryam Khalid
W6A 327
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
GPA of 2.5 (out of 4.0) and permission of Executive Dean of Faculty
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This is an internship program for students within the Department of International Studies only. The unit provides students with the opportunity to gain invaluable work experience related to their degree, internationalise their resume and develop intercultural competencies in authentic contexts. Students intending to enrol in the unit will need to have sourced a placement in a private or public sector organisation that has an international profile, mission or structure prior to the start of the study period. Please lodge a query directed to Faculty of Arts PACE staff through https://ask.mq.edu.au in order to confirm eligibility and application requirements.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Journal | 30% | Ongoing |
Background Report | 30% | 18 September |
Final Report | 40% | 13 November |
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 30%
Students must respond to one topic in an online journal on iLearn for each day they spend at the internship (maximum of 10 entries). Each entry should be between 200 and 300 words. The main purpose of the journal is for students to be reflective on their internship experience and understand how it contributes to their overall professional development. Please keep this purpose in mind for every entry. The entries should be posted as you progress through your placement.
Due: 18 September
Weighting: 30%
The Background Report requires a critique of the current state of the sector where you are placed. It is an opportunity for you to develop a deeper of knowledge about the sector so that you can understand both your role and the organisation’s role in the broader community. Further instructions are available on iLearn.
Due: 13 November
Weighting: 40%
The final report uses a template available on iLearn. Students are required to respond to questions and topics related to their activities in the workplace during the semester and summarise the main outcomes, including insights gained and skills acquired. They will describe how the experience met or differed from their expectations and how the experience may or may not be applied towards future career choices. The report should also contextualise the internship placement within the broader sector incorporating information from the Background Report.
Technologies Used: This unit has a mandatory online presence. Students will need to access reliable broadband and a computer on a weekly basis.
Students must spend a minimum of 70 hours at the workplace.
Workplace Attendance and Engagement: Students must meet minimum standards and expectations of attendance and professionalism in order to pass the unit. Attendance at the workplace will be verified through an attendance certificate provided by the host organisation. Please comply with the host organisation requirements regarding absence from duty. Supervisors will be required to evaluate the student’s performance during the internship (including attendance and professionalism). A questionnaire will be provided directly to the supervisor for this purpose. The supervisor is to return the form directly to the Arts PACE team, who will pass it on to the Unit Convenor.
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
New Assessment Policy in effect from Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html. For more information visit http://students.mq.edu.au/events/2016/07/19/new_assessment_policy_in_place_from_session_2/
Assessment Policy prior to Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy prior to Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
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