Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Synopsis This subject provides first-hand experience of parliamentary structures and processes otherwise unavailable. It directly assists students focusing on Australian politics to develop their understanding and skills. Entry is competitive, being limited to fourteen places from Monash per year. Application deadline is June preceding the internship. Students will work under the overall supervision of a member of the department and under the supervision of a Member of the Victorian Parliament. Students will be required to attend induction and research seminars, to keep a journal, write a reflective essay, and submit a research report which, after assessment by Politics department staff will be filed in the Parliamentary Library. Acceptance into the subject depends on availability of Members of Parliament.
Assessment Written (1500-word reflective essay) and attendance at a feedback seminar: 25% + Research report (4500 words): 65%