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U21 Advanced International Study (PPMN50001)

Graduate coursework level 5Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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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.

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:

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
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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

The subject is taught for one week at Delhi University, Delhi, India, during the Summer Term (November-February). Further information: https://studyos.students.unimelb.edu.au/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=10428

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 coordinatorPradeep Taneja
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursContact 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 commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 3 February 2019 to 9 February 2019
    Last self-enrol date 4 February 2019
    Census date15 February 2019
    Last date to withdraw without fail 8 March 2019
    Assessment period ends23 March 2019

    February contact information

    ptaneja@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

Additional delivery details

Please note:

An application process applies for this overseas intensive subject, which is taught at Delhi University, Delhi, India, during one week in the Summer Term (November-February). Students who wish to undertake this subject can visit https://studyos.students.unimelb.edu.au/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=10428 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:

    TypeName
    Informal specialisation150 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development)
    Informal specialisation200 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development)
  • Links to additional information

    http://graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au/

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 3 November 2022