International Internship

Subject 121-544 (2008)

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Credit Points: 25.000
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
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Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: regular contact with subject coordinator throughout semester, 150 contact hours during internship placement, plus a one-day group presenation to be held in the second-last week of semester.
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: Completion of 25 points of development studies subjects and permission of subject coordinator
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:

This subject provides an introduction to the day to day operation of an overseas based development agency or institute. It entails a placement of five to six weeks in such an agency. The subject provides students with an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills gained during coursework study in a practical context. Students will be required to work in a collaborative fashion in research, policy, project design or project evaluation. This subject will facilitate students' exposure to critical dynamics, cultural sensitivities and interactions between actors (governments, beneficiaries, donors or implementing agencies) of international development work.

Assessment: Assessment by supervisors in the host organisation equivalent 3000 words 30% (during semester); oral presentation followed by a written presentation, equivalent to 1000-1500 words 20% (during semester); and a 5000 word essay 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:
  • be able to write critical evaluations of the work of a development agency;
  • be able to work within international organisations;
  • apply theoretical knowledge to practical day to day decision making;
  • be able to conduct policy-related research, write policy proposals, design development projects, evaluate projects;
  • be capable of working in a cross-cultural context.
Related Course(s): Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development)
Master of Development Studies(CWT)

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