The aim is to give high-achieving students towards the end of their degree an opportunity to apply in a work environment the knowledge and skills they have acquired. This involves a ten week full-time (12 units) placement with either a public sector or private sector organisation in Australia, during which the student undertakes an agreed project or duties that will provide experience in using and further developing their Asian Studies knowledge in an organisational context, while learning about the operations of the organisation itself. During the placement the student will receive advice and direction from a designated supervisor within the organisation and a supervisor from the Faculty. Details of the project to be undertaken will be agreed by the supervisors in consultation with the student.

As each individual student's project will be tailored to specific supervisors, the learning outcomes will differ.  Nevertheless, as most will pursue guided reading and research papers, it can be expected that the course will promote students' knowledge of the selected area; critical reading and analysis skills; and writing ability consistent with a guided research project.

Assessment will be based on:

(i) a learning journal kept by the student reflecting on tasks undertaken, the organisation and the knowledge and skills acquired, and an overall evaluation of the placement (60%); and

(ii) a report on the student's performance by the organisational supervisor during the placement (40%).

14 university courses (84 units) and permission of coordinator.

Students wanting to undertake an assignment should apply to the Coordinator no less than three months in advance.
NB.Placements will be subject to availability.

NOTE: Entry to this course in the summer session is by departmental consent