ATS3333 International studies research project
Faculty of Arts
ATS3333 International studies research project is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2022 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS3333
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS3333
No unit lists ATS3333 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Twelve credit points of second-year Arts units.
Overview
This capstone unit in the International Studies major offers students the opportunity to analyse critical global issues while boosting their employability in a diverse range of industries. Students in this unit will apply their interdisciplinary training and capabilities to a simulated ‘real-world’ research project, at the same time gaining experience in collaborative project work. Students will work in teams to develop a high-level briefing document for a relevant international organisation, for instance an NGO or United Nations agency. Each project will address a particular issue of contemporary, global concern, such as inequality and injustice, political or religious conflict, or environmental sustainability. Students will identify the key challenges inherent to the issue and make policy recommendations tailored to the organisation for which they are ‘working’.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Project Plan20%
- Research Project50%
- Presentation30%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Critically analyse the goals of various organisations and stakeholders involved with specific international policy issues;
- 2
Interpret, critically analyse and synthesise a broad range of relevant primary documents and secondary research in the humanities and social sciences on a particular contemporary issue
- 3
Propose practical, targeted and innovative solutions to contemporary challenges that are ethical and sensitive to diverse cultural considerations;
- 4
Develop a professional report/policy brief and recommendations using appropriate language and presentation;
- 5
Collaborate effectively in planning and contributing to team projects;
- 6
Communicate ideas and arguments verbally.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops12 hours
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Where it fits
ATS3333 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Pierre Fuller
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Pierre Fuller
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS3333?
ATS3333 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS3333 offered?
In 2020, ATS3333 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS3333?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS3333 have an exam?
No. ATS3333 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS3333?
ATS3333 is part of International studies.