AMU3744 · Workplace learning internship

Overview

The workplace learning internship expands education beyond the traditional classroom by applying "theory to practice" in a real-world work environment. It allow you to integrate academic knowledge with practical practice, providing a first-hand look into your chosen field. The work aims to consolidate and extend what you have learnt from core units and other Degree units, through experiential learning. The unit develops your understanding of the application of academically obtained knowledge and skills in a workplace environment, and facilitates your acquisition of work-based networks for potential employment opportunities. Separate internship programs are drawn up for each student. Pre-internship briefings and workshops run by the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Coordinator and Education Management Office (EMO) team will support you to prepare well for the placement and develop an understanding of arts and social sciences-based professions, the work culture and the skills and attributes required for the workplace. Bespoke workshops during your internship will enhance your personal and professional brand. The unit's main component involves you undertaking a minimum of 144 hours, equivalent to placement with the host partner organisation, and completing three assessments. The host partner organisation will appoint a field supervisor for students, who will provide guidance and support throughout the placement. The Chief Examiner, as the principal assessor for the unit, will oversee the assessment process.

Areas of study: Communication, media and screen studies Gender studies Global asia Global studies in communication and media Writing

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. evaluate choice of workplace in terms of its organisational structure, goals and philosophy in relation to your field(s) of study;
2. analyse the relevance of theoretical concepts and skills learnt to tasks, duties and responsibilities assigned in the workplace;
3. assess learning at the workplace taking into account broader political, social and cultural implications;
4. showcase independent learning and working skills in a corporate or activist environment;
5. collaborate and communicate effectively with cultural sensitivity in the workplace.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.