International Internship (11504.1)
Please note these are the 2023 details for this unit
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-Campus |
UC - Canberra, Bruce |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.25 | 6 | Faculty Of Arts And Design |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| School Of Arts And Communications | Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit | Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) Band 5 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Students will undertake internships/placements in workplaces in international destinations appropriate to their disciplinary area of study over a period of six weeks. They will work with academics, workplace colleagues and academic and industry partners to apply their learning in real-world, cross-cultural contexts; develop employability skills and strengthen the disciplinary skills and knowledge needed to contribute to and excel in their professions. Students will be supported by university partners to assist them in developing an appreciation of the socio-political and cultural diversity of their destination and an awareness of their industry in other contexts.
1. Understand the application of theory into practice in diverse cultural settings;
2. Develop, through experiential learning, cross-cultural competence;
3. Apply disciplinary skills and knowledge in real-world contexts and critically analyse this process; and
4. Critically reflect on the experience of applying disciplinary knowledge in a workplace in cross-cultural contexts.
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
Permission is required from the Unit Convener to enrol.
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Understand the application of theory into practice in diverse cultural settings;
2. Develop, through experiential learning, cross-cultural competence;
3. Apply disciplinary skills and knowledge in real-world contexts and critically analyse this process; and
4. Critically reflect on the experience of applying disciplinary knowledge in a workplace in cross-cultural contexts.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
Prerequisites
Students need to have completed at least 36 credit points of study prior to undertaking this unit, including the core units of their specialisation.Permission is required from the Unit Convener to enrol.
Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
10115 Industry and Community Engagement and 7555 Special Studies in CommunicationAssumed knowledge
Students need to have a basic knowledge of their discipline (skills and theoretical understanding) prior to undertaking this unit.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Winter Term | 30 May 2023 | On-Campus | Mr Ian McHugh |
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit
timetable.
Required texts
Resources will be housed on the canvas site for this unit.
Participation requirements
None
Required IT skills
Competency in PC based MS operating systems: PowerPoint, Word and Canvas will be assumed for this Unit.
Work placement, internships or practicums
This unit requires strict adherence to professional practice principles and ethics. The professional nature of this unit also recommends attendance at all learning activities.
