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Journalism Internship (JOUR90003)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Students enrolled in this subject will complete a four week (full time equivalent) placement with an external organisation. Students will be supervised by the Subject Coordinator in collaboration with a designated party at the host organisation. Students will work across a range of tasks relevant to the organisation’s objectives, and will develop and complete a specific project in discussion with the host organisation and the Subject Coordinator. The internship experience will provide students will a valuable professional experience, and will extend their professional networks. The internship will facilitate the application of knowledge acquired through coursework to a professional workplace.

 

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should have:



  • acquired an extensive knowledge of the conditions, cultures and practices of a range of workplaces;
  • gained practical vocational experience in an industry setting;
  • applied professional concepts, frameworks and techniques in a vocational setting;
  • gained significant insight into the complexities of professional decision making and management; and
  • developed a capacity to critically evaluate their experience and to share their findings through written and oral reports.

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:

  • advance their communication skills through contribution to seminar discussions and presentations, and participation in workplace-based discussions and reporting sessions;
  • develop their research, analytical and writing skills;
  • expand their conceptual skills and creative thinking;
  • increase their capacity for effective teamwork through group discussions and collaboration with the workplace mentor and other staff; and
  • develop their time management and planning skills through managing subject workload requirements and work placement commitments.

Last updated: 3 November 2022