ARTS2000 Work-Ready Skills for BA High Achievers

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Overview

This is a Work-Integrated Learning topic designed to give students in the Bachelor of Arts - Enhanced Program for High Achievers the opportunity to develop some work-ready skills specific to the major(s) they are studying in the B.A. award, or the opportunity to study abroad and extend the experience of … For more content click the Read More button below.

This is a Work-Integrated Learning topic designed to give students in the Bachelor of Arts - Enhanced Program for High Achievers the opportunity to develop some work-ready skills specific to the major(s) they are studying in the B.A. award, or the opportunity to study abroad and extend the experience of their major studies. Students will choose, subject to eligibility, from three options:

Work Placement in a workplace related to a student's major sequence of study
Supervised Internship, such as the Washington Internship Program or the South Australian Parliamentary Internship
Study Abroad option, selected from the list of participating universities in the Flinders University Study Abroad Program

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Aims

This topic aims to:

Give shape, form and substance to the notion that the BA equips students with the type of skills employers recognise
Help students in the BA Enhanced degree identify and articulate how their university studies are applicable to the professional landscape
Improve and/or consolidate practical aspects of a student's BA studies (e.g. time management skills; problem-solving skills; collaborative and independent learning skills; strong communication skills)
Broaden students' perspectives about what further study or work opportunities are available after the completion of their Bachelor degree

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of the professional and career landscape associated with success in the BA Enhanced program and the major(s) being undertaken

Report on the workplace knowledge and experience gained

Within the context of their major area(s) of study, compare and contrast learning in the classroom and learning in the workplace

Identify the knowledge, skills and attitudes that potential employers may have of graduates of the BA Enhanced program

List and explain career goals and expectations, and analyse how these have been influenced by the workplace knowledge and experience gained in undertaking the topic

Evaluate the relevance and significance of major area(s) of study towards achieving career goals and meeting career expectations

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Requisites information

Pre-requisites:

Handbook

Work-Ready Skills for BA High Achievers

ARTS2000