POLIS 3111EX - South Australian Parliamentary Internship
External - Semester 2 - 2024
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code POLIS 3111EX Course South Australian Parliamentary Internship Coordinating Unit Politics and International Relations Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s External Units 6 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites At least 6 units of Level II undergraduate study Incompatible POLIS 2112 Quota Dependent on placement availability Assessment Research proposal 20%, Research report 80% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Priya Chacko
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
Seminars and presentations are usually scheduled from 2pm on Fridays. In some weeks drop in sessions for one on one supervision will replace seminars.
This is a research internship designed to produce a research report. Contact hours with MPs will differ depending on the office's needs and capacities. MPs may not be able to provide office space.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1 work in a political environment. 2 demonstrate theoretical, critical and methodological knowledge of public
policy issues in a practical form that mirrors post-university professional work.3 develop, manage and complete a research project at an advanced level. 4 design reports/policy briefs, design and deliver presentations and progress reports consistent with professional standards. 5 show an awareness of the ways in which contemporary professional, industry organisations, community and/or government agencies engage with politicians and help shape policy debates. 6 understand the ways in which social sciences research skills, methods, knowledge and information are relevant to post-university working life and advance career prospects and applications accordingly. University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1,2,3 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
2,3,4 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
1,4 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1,2,6 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
6 Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
. Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
. Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course is based on the principles of experiential learning and requires students to be placed in a political office environment with workplace supervision and mentoring. Students will also be expected to meet one-on-one with an academic supervisor to discuss the nature of their academic project for assessment and attend seminars.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Students complete an internship of 150 hoursLearning Activities Summary
As well as regularly attending the workplace and attending seminars, students can meet with the academic supervisor to discuss assessment requirements and tasks. The academic staff member will be available throughout the duration of the work placement to advise or assist you with any content-related issues you face in the workplace. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting % Course Learning Outcomes Research proposal Summative
and formative20% 1, 2 Research report Summative 80% 1 - 6 Assessment Detail
Project research proposal: Students must submit a 750-1000 word research proposal on a topic negotiated with the workplace supervisor and in consultation with the academic supervisor.
Research project: Students must submit a 5000 word report based on the topic elaborated in the research proposal.Submission
All assessment must be submitted to Turnitin via MyUni.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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