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LAWS4052 – International Participation and Community Engagement
2020 – Session 1, Intensive attendance, North Ryde
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General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Debra Ronan
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
160cp in LAW or LAWS units and permission by special approval
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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 unit involves participation in an international internship as part of Macquarie University PACE International program. On either a four or eight week program during session breaks and vacations periods, students will travel overseas to participate in internships. Interns will work within a range of law firms and NGOs that provide legal advice and education, and contribute to public debate about legal standards, policies and reform. Students may also participate in a semester long on-campus PACE International placement working in teams here at Macquarie on needs-based projects for NGOs based in Cambodia, India, Malaysia and the Philippines. Whether engaging in an overseas placement, or an on-campus opportunity, interns will be matched to partner organisations during the recruitment process based on their skills and interests, and the partner project requirements. Students also have the opportunity to source their own overseas placements and nominate them for LAWS4052 approval. Students wishing to nominate a placement to be considered for credit towards LAWS4052 should contact the convenor by email at least 8 weeks prior to the proposed placement. All Law PACE International opportunities are advertised via email by the unit convenor, and on the PACE International website. Entry to this unit is by on-line application via the PACE International website. |
Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Identify and address the issues raised by the projects or tasks posed by the PACE partner organisation
- ULO2: Demonstrate ability in critical analysis and / or problem solving at a professional standard in real-world contexts.
- ULO3: Apply effective communication skills, orally and in writing using clear language and appropriate communication style
- ULO4: Critically reflect on your practical experience identifying any problems or knowledge gaps and ways to resolve them
Assessment Tasks
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General Assessment Information
Full assessment details and instructions are provided on iLearn under the tabs for the various placements. Students should only refer to the tab indicated for their placement type.
Delivery and Resources
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Students in this unit undertake either overseas PACE International placements, or on-campus PACE International placements. All unit materials are provided on iLearn, with placement - specific readings provided by individual supervisors.
Full assessment details for each placement type are found on iLearn under tabs for 'Overseas Placements' and 'On-Campus Placements' Students should only refer to the tab relevant to their placement.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results
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