Project Oriented Module in an External Organization

Description

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module: Objectives The objective of the module is That students gain practical experience through applying knowledge, theories and methods within international relations while working in an international organization. That students apply and reflect upon their collaborative PBL competences acquired during previous semesters’ group projects. That students are able to reflect critically on their experience during their time at an international organization and on the linkage between their study programs and the Academic Internship, thereby demonstrating their reflexive competencies. Contents Students must spend a minimum of three months in an international organization working with activities related to the study program. The host organization is chosen by the student and must be approved by the study board/the coordinator. Before the Academic Internship begins, an agreement between the student, the study board and the host organization must be drawn up stating the expectations and responsibilities of the student during the Academic Internship. This agreement must specify which tasks the student is expected to undertake at the host organization as well as the duration of the Academic Internship. Concurrently, the students will write a project report, reflecting on their experience and using their theoretical knowledge about international relations to identify and analyze a problem field of relevance to the host organization. The report must contain reflections on the linkage between the Academic Internship and the study program as well as an analysis of a topic relevant to the host organization. Additionally, there must be reflections about problem-based learning in relation to Academic Internship experience, drawing on experiences from former semesters at the study program. Knowledge: specific knowledge of the working environment and internal procedures of the host institution in-depth knowledge of the field of the host organization as well as a broad understanding of the context for the host institution’s daily work Skills: can analyze specific issues of relevance to the host institution within the field of international relations can select and apply relevant methods and theories from the study program in a practical context can reflect critically on the application of relevant methods and theories from an academic perspective, including PBL are able to apply acquired theoretical knowledge related to international relations in a practical context Competences: can plan their own work and undertake the specific analytical and academic tasks requested by the host organization can function within an intercultural working environment can take responsibility for their own professional development in cooperation with the chosen host organization and the academic supervisor. Type of instruction: Students will be expected to participate in the daily activities of the host organization. In addition, the students will also write a project report under supervision from the study program. Prerequisite for enrollment for the exam: The students must hand in a written statement from the host institution stating that the student has worked in the organization during the time period stipulated. Exams: Name of exam Project Oriented Module in an External Organization Type of exam Written exam The module is completed by an internally assessed, individual written examination in the form of a project report of 12 to 15 standard pages. ECTS 25 Permitted aids All written and all electronic aids Assessment 7-point grading scale Type of grading Internal examination Criteria of assessment The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures