POLIS 2112 - South Australian Parliamentary Internship
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code POLIS 2112 Course South Australian Parliamentary Internship Coordinating Unit Politics and International Relations Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 6 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Prerequisites 36 units from any Faculty including 12 units at Advanced Level Incompatible POLI 2112, POLI 3083 Quota A quota will apply Assessment 2000 word research proposal (20%), 7000 word major research paper (80%) Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Emeritus Professor Clement Macintyre
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
Classes for this course are taught in the State Parliament and will run on Fridays 2.00-5.00pm. Exact dates and times to be confirmed. Students will also spend time with thier academic supervisors for one to one meetings. Times and frequency of meetings will be negotiated. -
Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
After 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 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 humanities and 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) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 2, 3, 4 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 2, 3, 4, 5 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 3, 4, 5 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 2, 4 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 2, 3, 4, 6 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 1, 4, 6 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 1, 4, 6 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
Required resources will vary according to the particular research topic selected. Each student will receive advice on sources from their academic supervisor. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Students will meet as a group six times across the semester for seminars/ presentations in the South Australian Parliament. Attendance and participation at the seminars is a core component of the course. Seminars will cover aspects of the practical work required to complete the final project, and there will be opportunities to discuss specific ideas and issues related to individual internships in groups and through individual one to one supervisions.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
This is a 6 unit course and students should expect to devote half their full time study to the research for and writing of the report.Learning Activities Summary
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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
A formal Research proposal (due week 5) outling the key aims of their research and giving an indication of key resources. Approx. 1,500 words (weighted at 20%).
A Research Report giving full account of finding and recommendations related to the research topic (due one week after teaching finishes). Approx. 9,000 words (weighted at 80%).
Note that this course has been granted exemption from the requirement of the Assessment for Coursework Programs policy that no single component of assessment be greater than 70%.
Assessment Detail
Information available on enrolment.Submission
Information available on enrolment.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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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
Students will receive written feedback on their Reseach Proposal and on the final Research Report. Informal feedback will be available as the rersearch progresses through the one to one supervision sessions. -
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- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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