6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL
Undergraduate - Unit
Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.
Faculty
Chief examiner(s)
Dr Mathias Sutherland Stevenson
Coordinator(s)
Dr Mathias Sutherland Stevenson
Unit guides
Notes
- This unit is an international study programinternational study program (http://future.arts.monash.edu/learning-abroad) that requires an application to be enrolled and may incur additional cost.
- The unit may be offered as part of the Summer Arts ProgramSummer Arts Program (http://www.monash.edu/students/courses/arts/summer-program.html).
- The unit may be offered as part of the Winter Arts ProgramWinter Arts Program (http://www.monash.edu/students/courses/arts/winter-program.html).
- This is an Arts enrichment unitArts enrichment unit (https://www.monash.edu/pubs/2018handbooks/aos/arts-enrichment-units/index.html).
Synopsis
This unit aims to develop students' intercultural competency and to foster their sense of global citizenship through academically relevant international experiences. Students will be required to undertake tasks which involve research and reflection prior to departure, during and after the conclusion of the in-country program elements.
Outcomes
Upon completing this unit, students will be able to:
- Exercise critical thinking and judgment in developing new cultural understandings;
- Apply broad knowledge when analysing local context and program/project characteristics;
- Exhibit cross cultural competencies and understand social entrepreneurship in diverse contexts;
- Compare and contrast theoretical knowledge with in-country experience.
Assessment
Within semester assessment 100%
Workload requirements
This unit requires an equivalent of 144 contact hours including assessment tasks and in-country program activities. This is a guided study tour, however students will be required to attend a compulsory on-campus session prior to departure.
See also Unit timetable information