International Politics: Internship

Subject 166-535 (2009)

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Credit Points: 25.00
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

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

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
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: To be determined in consultation with organisation officers and program staff
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of International Politics.
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

Mr Thomas William D'Arc Davis, Prof Ralph Pettman

Contact

Prof. Ralph Pettman
rpettman@unimelb.edu.au
Subject Overview: In this subject students will be placed in an organization which deals with international politics in some respect. They will work under the supervision and guidance of a senior manager in the organization. Students will be required to use their own networks to make initial contact with a potential organization; their choice will then need to be ratified by the department. Students will carry out research or analytical exercises of relevance to the organization. Students will study the international environment of the organization and develop advanced analytical research and report-writing skills. Students completing this course should expect to acquire significant insight into the complexities of the practice of international politics. During the internship an academic supervisor will advise them.
Objectives:
  • demonstrate a specialist understanding of the subject being studied;
  • have developed the analystical skills to evaluate the core issues of the subject;
  • have an awareness of the contemporary theoretical debates in the subject area;
  • demonstrate an ability to undertake critical independent research;
  • show a good capacity to communicate research in written form.
Assessment: A report of 10,000 words (100%) (due at the end of the semester).
Prescribed Texts: A subject reader will be available.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
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Generic Skills:
  • be able to research through the competent use of the library and other information sources and be able to define areas of inquiry and methods of research in the preparation of organization reports;
  • be able to conceptualize theoretical problems, form judgments and arguments and communicate critically, creatively and theoretically through report writing, workplace discussion and presentations;
  • be able to communicate knowledge intelligibly and economically through report and workplace discussion;
  • be able to manage workloads with regard to recommended reading and the completion of organization reports;
  • be able to participate in team work through involvement in workplace placements.
Related Course(s): Master of International Politics

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