Outline

Overview

This unit is based around a 120-hour supervised industry or research internship undertaken in an Australian or international context. Placements are typically within start-ups, small to medium enterprises, NGOs, and research projects within universities. Students attend 5 workshops covering the following topics: Comparison of workplace cultures, intercultural-communication skills, enhancing relationships at work, goals and motivation, management styles, and critical self-reflection. The workshops provide tools and theories that students apply to their placement to enhance their learning and performance whilst also facilitating the discussion and sharing of challenges within their internship.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	ARTS2600
Academic unit	Arts and Social Sciences
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Helen Gardner, helen.gardner@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Participation	Workshop 1 contribution to discussions	4%	- Due date: 09 Jan 2024 at 18:00	2 hours
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Online task	Discussion Post 1 Reflecting on the application of a workshop theory to the workplace	4%	- Due date: 14 Jan 2024 at 23:59	200-250 word submissions
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Assignment	Final Report final report	50%	Formal exam period Due date: 03 Mar 2024 at 23:59	2500 words
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Online task	Reflective Journal 3 Record, reflect, and analyse internship experience	6%	Week -01 Due date: 18 Feb 2024 at 23:59	450 - 500 words
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Participation	Workshop 5 contribution to discussion	4%	Week -02 Due date: 06 Feb 2024 at 18:00	2 hours
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Online task	Discussion Post 3 Reflecting on the application of a workshop theory to the workplace	4%	Week -02 Due date: 11 Feb 2024 at 23:59	200-250 words
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Participation	Workshop 4 contribution to discussion	4%	Week -03 Due date: 30 Jan 2024 at 18:00	2 hours
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Online task	Reflective Journal 2 Record, reflect, and analyse internship experience	6%	Week -03 Due date: 04 Feb 2024 at 23:59	450 - 500 words
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Participation	Workshop 3 contribution to discussion	4%	Week -04 Due date: 23 Jan 2024 at 18:00	2 hours
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Online task	Discussion Post 2 Reflecting on the application of a workshop theory to the workplace	4%	Week -04 Due date: 28 Jan 2024 at 23:59	200-250 words
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Participation	Workshop 2 contribution to discussion	4%	Week -05 Due date: 16 Jan 2024 at 18:00	2 hours
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Online task	Reflective Journal 1 Record, reflect, and analyse internship experience	6%	Week -05 Due date: 21 Jan 2024 at 23:59	450 - 500 words
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Placement	Internship Hours Pass/Fail Component	0%	Week 01 Due date: 25 Feb 2024 at 23:59	A minimum of 120 hours
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Assessment summary

Internship hours: students will be required to intern for a minimum number of hours.
Canvas discussions: students will be required to answer a question related to some of the key theories explored in workshops.
Reflective journals: students will be required to record, reflect, and analyse their internship experience.
Workshops: students will be required to contribute to workshop discussions.
Final report: students will be required to submit a final report about their internship experience

Assessment criteria

HD	85-100% Work of outstanding quality, demonstrating an excellent standard of written English and of criticism, logical argument, interpretation of materials or use of methodology. Evidence of extensive research and use of primary sources, a thoughtful structure, substantial additional work and independent learning. This grade may be given to recognise particular originality or creativity.
D	75-84% Work of superior quality, demonstrating a command of language, sound grasp of content, efficient organisation and selectivity. Evidence of relevant research, additional work and independent learning.
C	65-74% A sound performance, competent and appropriate. Work that is well written and demonstrates good research skills. Demonstrates a clear grasp of the basic skills and knowledge. Work of good quality, showing more than satisfactory achievement.
P	50-64% A satisfactory attempt to meet the demands of the assignment. Demonstrates understanding and command of basic skills and core knowledge. The assignment may have significant weaknesses, or may not be wholly successful or coherent, but shows at least satisfactory achievement in more important aspects.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

1. Late or no submission of your timesheet will result in your being deemed not to have fulfilled requirements for the unit of study. 2. Late submission will result in no marks awarded. This includes late submission due to technical difficulties. 3.Late submission will result in no marks awarded. This includes late submission due to technical difficulties. Note about the word limit: marks may be deducted for not meeting the word limit by more than 10% (i.e. your submission must be at least 360 words). 4.Late submission will result in no marks awarded. This includes late submission due to technical difficulties. 5.Late submission will result in no marks awarded. This includes late submission due to technical difficulties. 6.Penalties for late submission In units of study where assignments are required to be submitted by a certain date, and where no extension has been granted, the following penalties shall apply. The penalty rate shall also apply if an assignment is late following the expiry of any extension granted. Interpretation 1. The word “day” means “calendar day”, that is: including weekends or public holidays 2. “1 day late” means “up to and including any part of the 24 hours following the due time of submission”, similarly “ 2 days late” means “between one day and up to, and including, any part of the following 24 hours”, and so on. • 1 day late: 5% penalty • 2 days late: 10% penalty • 3 days late: 15% penalty • 4 days late: 20% penalty • 5 days late: 25% penalty • 6 days late: 30% penalty • 7 days late: 35% penalty • 8 days late: 40% penalty • 9 days late: 45% penalty • 10 days late: 50% penalty • 11+ days late: zero marks Please note that technical difficulties are not an acceptable reason for late submission and the late penalty (5% per day) will be applied.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Pre-semester	Introduction, the Australian Workplace & Goals	Workshop (2 hr)
Week -02	Identifying role fit using the GAPS Grid, and exploring motivation using Skills/Will Model. Final Reports scaffolding.	Workshop (2 hr)
Week -03	Self and other awareness using the Johari Window and clarifying work using Commitment Conversations.	Workshop (2 hr)
Week -04	Challenging assumptions using the Ladder of Inference, and behavioural styles using DISC. Professional email communication.	Workshop (2 hr)
Week -05	Intercultural Communication, Kolb's Model of Critical Reflection & Reflective Journals	Workshop (2 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Absence from more than one of the five workshops, regardless of the reason for the absences, may result in the student being deemed not to have fulfilled requirements for the unit of study. For more information on the Faculty policy visit: http://www.arts.usyd.edu.au/current_students/policies.shtml

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

Workshop 1:

Assigned reading:

Parcells, Nathan 2016, The perks of interning at an emerging startup may surprise youLinks to an external site.

Reed, Eric 2016, Should You Study Abroad This Year? Your Resume Says Yes

Workshop 2:

Assigned reading:

Jeske, D. and Linehan, C. (2020) "Mentoring and skill development in e-Internships", Journal of Work-Applied Management, Vol. 12 No. 2, pp. 245-258.
https://doi.org/10.1108/JWAM-09-2019-0028

Workshop 3:

Assigned reading:

Helyer, R. (2015) Learning through reflection: the critical role of reflection in work-based learning (WBL) Available from: https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/JWAM-10-2015-003/full/pdf (Links to an external site.)

Optional reading:

Jackson, D. (2018). Developing graduate career readiness in Australia: shifting from extra-curricular internships to work-integrated learning. International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning, 19(1), 23-35.

Workshop 4:

Assigned reading:

Nari S. K & Naik, S. N. “The Johari Window Profile of Executives of a Public Sector Undertaking” Management and Labour Studies 35(2)
Kofman, F. (2010), Commitment Conversations: Getting Results with Impeccability, Trust and Integrity [online], Axiliant Conscious Business, Retrieved: http://www.axialent.com/uploads/paper/archivo/Commitment_Conversations_by_Fred_Kofman.pdf

Optional reading:

Keogh, T.J. (2018) What Do You Unknowingly Communicate? Lessons from the Johari Window, American Association in Physician Leadership, Newsletter 9th Feb 2018

Workshop 5:

Assigned reading:

NHS London Leadership Academy (2017) Skill/will matrix. Retrieved: http://b1ca250e5ed661ccf2f1-da4c182123f5956a3d22aa43eb816232.r10.cf1.rackcdn.com/contentItem-8900950-78811537-kqcoyqt80b8wf-or.pdf

Optional reading:

Jimenez, A., Boehe, D.M., Taras, V. & Caprar, D.V., (2017) Working Across Boundaries: Current and Future Perspectives on Global Virtual Teams, Journal of International Management, 23 (4), 341-349, ISSN 1075-4253, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intman.2017.05.001.

Other Optional readings:

Kapareliotis, I. (2019). Internship and employability prospects: assessing student’s work readiness. Higher Education, Skills and Work-Based Learning, 9(4), 538–549. https://doi.org/10.1108/HESWBL-08-2018-0086
Ling, YL. & Soon, GLH. (2019) Feedback Environment in the Workplace: Implications for intrinsic motivation. Asian Journal of Social Science Research, 2019 - ajssr.unitar.my
Eyler, J. (1993) Comparing the Impact of Two Internship Experiences on Student Learning. Journal of Cooperative Education , 29 (1) 41-52 Fall .

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. To develop an understanding of variations and diversity in workplace culture
LO2. To develop an understanding of variations in workplace policies and procedures in the country of internship
LO3. To develop the ability to relate theoretical models and approaches to authentic work environments or situations
LO4. To enhance written, oral and interpersonal communication skills for study and work
LO5. To develop skills in reading, critically analysing, evaluating and summarising information
LO6. To develop the ability to think critically about own assumptions and workplace issues
LO7. To develop the ability to communicate and behave professionally in a business context
LO8. To improve capability in observing others and reflecting on own skills and experiences to inform future behaviour

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

No changes have been made since the unit was last offered

Additional information

Expectation of students:

Students enrolled in ARTS2600 - Internship 1 are expected to:

Contact the workplace internship supervisor immediately if unable to participate in work activity as scheduled;
Give the supervisor due notice about any holiday or vacation periods;
Submit a timesheet containing the hours worked and signed by both the student and supervisor by the specified deadline;
Submit all assessment items by the specified deadlines;
Attend all 5 compulsory workshops;
Complete the agreed hours of the work placement according to minimum requirements.

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Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

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Graduate qualities

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ARTS2600: Internship 1

Intensive January, 2024 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect