Contemporary Chinese Studies Internship (CHIN90007)

This subject will enable students to undertake approximately 200 hours of professional work experience with an  industry partner, co-designing the experience with the university and the industry partner. Students are supported to be placed in an organisation which analyses, formulates and/ or implements programs, policies, commercial and other activities in relation to contemporary Chinese societies. The range of organisations relevant to the internship is broad: international organisations, for-profit companies, government departments, non-governmental organisations (including church-based aid agencies), academic and analytical think tanks, and organisations in the broader social economy. Interns will work under the supervision and guidance of a supervisor within these organisations.

Students will be provided with advice by the Subject Coordinator on how to approach and secure potential organisations; their choice will then need to be ratified by the Subject Coordinator. Students should only be enrolled in the subject if they have secured a professional work placement which has been approved by the Subject Coordinator. Students will carry out research, operational, or analytical exercises of relevance to the organisation’s Chinese societies-related work. Students will also observe the structure, culture and policy environment of the organisation and develop advanced analytical, research and report-writing skills, operational skills, and interpersonal skills. Students completing this subject should expect to acquire significant insight into the complexities of Chinese societies and associated programmatic activities. During the internship an academic supervisor will supervise them. If primary research is carried out during the internship, ethics approval will need to be sought.