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ATS4367

Faculty of Arts

18 September 2017 20 April 2024
Monash University

Undergraduate - Unit

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12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL

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LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Arts
Organisational UnitSchool of Philosophical, Historical and International Studies
OfferedClayton First semester 2013 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2013 (Day)
Coordinator(s)Dr Adam Clulow (First semester); Dr Susie Protschky (Second semester)

Synopsis

This unit provides the student with an opportunity to
a. Undertake a practical work placement with an NGO, community organization or other agency working on local and/or international issues of about eighty hours resulting in a substantial research report or other piece of written work; or
b. Undertake a case study analysis for an NGO or community organization on an issue or problem of importance and relevance to that organisation.

In both cases a supervisor will meet regularly with the student to ensure that a carefully structured reading and writing program is developed in a manner directly relevant to the research topic.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit students will be expected to:

  1. have developed an understanding of the practical and ethical challenges of working for an NGO or community organization working with communities locally and/or internationally;
  2. have developed an understanding of the theoretical issues relating to the field;
  3. have developed high level communication and presentation skills demonstrated through the completion of a practical task or report for that organization or about an issue of importance to it.

Assessment

Written work (9,000 words), consisting of a 1,000-word literature review and proposal, a 6,000-word report, and a 2,000-word reflective essay: 100%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Adam Clulow (First semester); Dr Susie Protschky (Second semester)

Contact hours

80-hours of volunteer work, six 2-hour class seminars and regular meetings with an academic supervisor.

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

International studies

Co-requisites

ATS4470