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U21 Advanced International Study (PPMN50001)
Graduate coursework level 5Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
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Overview
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This subject involves a study of an approved topic in global public policy and international relations. Details of the program being offered will be available from the School. Students who complete this subject successfully should have demonstrated a specialist understanding of the topic, contributed effectively to the work of the seminar, shown a capacity for an advanced level of analysis and familiarised themselves with the latest directions of research into that particular topic.
This subject will be offered by selected Universitas 21 partners in conjunction with the University of Melbourne and will be taught as an intensive in Australia and/or overseas. Students must contact the the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences on arts-gradstudies@unimelb.edu.au for further information on the application process for this subject.
Intended learning outcomes
The student will have acquired additional information, methodology or skills directly relevant to their program of study.
Generic skills
- The student will acquire written communication skills through essay writing and seminar discussion.
- Have increased levels of cross-cultural awareness.
- Develop a broad understanding of issues of key concern to the international community
- The capacity to understand and participate as an individual in collaborative multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into one of the following programs:
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An application process applies for this overseas intensive subject. Students who wish to undertake this subject can visit http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/students/graduate-coursework/overseas-subjects for further information.
Please contact the Faculty of Arts at arts-studentprograms@unimelb.edu.au for further information.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Completion of an undergraduate degree
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Individual learning log (30%): 1500 word diary (paper, blog, video or combination) recording learning arising from participation in the module, to be delivered within 3 weeks of module completion.
- Assignment (60%): 3,000 word paper providing comparative analysis of one area of public policy relevant to the module, to be delivered within 6 weeks of module completion.
- Group report (pass/fail) (10%): 15 minute presentation by cross-university group plus Q&A session, at end module, assessed pass/fail by module tutors.
- Hurdle requirement: As this is an Intensively-taught subject, Lecture/Seminar attendance is compulsory for all classes and regular class participation is expected.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- February
Principal coordinator Pradeep Taneja Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Contact Hours: 25 hours, comprising seminars, smaller group workshops, and excursions, delivered as an overseas intensive subject over the period of one week (Off Campus) Total time commitment 120 hours Teaching period 4 February 2018 to 10 February 2018 Last self-enrol date 5 February 2018 Census date 16 February 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 March 2018 Assessment period ends 23 March 2018 February contact information
Time commitment details
120 hours
Additional delivery details
Please note:
An application process applies for this overseas intensive subject. Students who wish to undertake this subject can visit http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/students/graduate-coursework/overseas-subjects for further information.
Please contact the Faculty of Arts at arts-studentprograms@unimelb.edu.au for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Readings will be provided online through the subject's LMS site prior to the commencement of the subject.
- Off-campus study
This subject has an overseas component
Please note: An application process applies for this overseas intensive subject. Students who wish to undertake this subject can visit http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/students/graduate-coursework/overseas-subjects for further information. Please contact the Faculty of Arts at arts-studentprograms@unimelb.edu.au for further information.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development) Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development) Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Global Media Communication Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Global Media Communication Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of International Relations Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of Global Media Communication Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of International Relations - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022