| CODE | EST5343 | ||||||||||||
| TITLE | Placements in European Studies | ||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | ||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | ||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 5 | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | European Studies | ||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | The study-unit starts by introducing to the student the concept of placement, and by highlighting what is expected from each participant in terms of efforts and outcomes. Students are then assigned a place of work where they have to carry out 140 hours of placement, equivalent to ten (10) hours per week for the 14 weeks of the regular academic semester. The total of 140 hours can be divided into two (5 hour) sessions of work per week, or one session of 6 hours and another of 4 hours of work per week, for example, according to the needs of both students and entities hosting the placement. The entities offering the placements will have to sign an agreement with the Institute for European Studies, called the ‘Placement Agreement’. The schedule of the placements shall not overlap with the students' academic timetable. The placement has to be conducted in Malta, unless specifically stated. A mentor from the entity hosting the placement is to be appointed for each student. The role of the mentor is to assist the student to develop and enhance practical knowledge in the area of European studies. A member of the academic staff of the Institute for European Studies shall also be appointed, in order to follow both practical and academic aspects of the placements. The students shall be assigned specific tasks by the entity hosting the placement. These tasks shall be included in Annex I Placement Training Plan of the University of Malta Placement Scheme Agreement Postgraduate, and reviewed and approved by the academic staff at the Institute for European Studies. The tasks assigned to each student have to be completed by the end of the placement period, unless specifically stated by the entity hosting the placements. At the end of the placement, the students shall prepare an essay where they provide a detailed overview of the tasks carried out, describe and self-reflect on this learning experience. The number of places available for the placements will be announced every year and there might not be enough for all students applying for them. Applicants will be selected according to a set of selection criteria, including their academic performance. Study-Unit Aims: - To complete work-related tasks assigned by the entity hosting the placement; - To encourage self-assessment of the learning experiences during the placement; - To improve the students’ skills in relation to work in the area of European studies. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Conduct supervised work and gain experience in carrying out work related to European studies; - Experience at first-hand the way in which public and private entities dealing with European issues work and operate; - Self-reflect on the learning experiences provided by the placement. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Practice skills which are required in work related to European studies, including carrying out research and report writing; - Practice skills which are relevant in a work environment, such as presentation skills, verbal communication skills and teamwork; - Provide a detailed description of the tasks carried out at the place of work and of how the learning experiences will improve the academic and future work performance of the student. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main Texts: - Thomlison, B. and Cororan, K. (2008) The Evidence Based Internship - A field Manual, OUP. - Baird, B.N. (2008) The Internship, Practicum, and Field Placement Handbook: A Guide for the Helping Professions (3rd Edition), Pearson Education. |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Placements are limited. If there are more applicants than the number of placements available, students will be ranked according to academic merit and peformance during an interview. Pre-requisite qualification: Academic performance | ||||||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Placement | ||||||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Andre Paul Debattista Andreas Kotelis |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2024/5. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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