Internship in Development

Subject 121-523 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Summer Term, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
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Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
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Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
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Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
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Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: SPECIFIC INTENSIVE DATES AND CLASS INFO REQUIRED
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: Completion of 25 points of development studies subjects or equivalent experience.
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Dr Violeta Schubert
Subject Overview:

An introduction to the operation of an Australian development agency through a practical placement. Students will gain experience in the day-to-day running of the agency, and in fields such as policy analysis, project-related research, project design and project evaluation.

Assessment: Assessment by supervisor of the host organisation equivalent 1500 words 30% (assessed across semester); oral presentation and written report equivalent to 1000 words 20% (due during semester); and a major essay equivalent to 2500 words 50% (due at the end of semester).
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • demonstrate self-motivation and the ability to work independently;
  • interact in cross-cultural organisational settings;
  • write clear and concise project reports;
  • analyse complex, field-based activities connected with development.
Related Course(s): Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development)
Master of Development Studies(CWT)

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