AIS303 - International Studies Capstone Portfolio
Unit details
| Year | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Online Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Katherine Barrand Trimester 2: Katherine Barrand |
| Cohort rule: | This unit is only available to students enrolled in A306, A326, A326S, D323, D338 |
| Prerequisite: | A306 and A326 course students: completion of at least 16 credit points including AIS101 and one of either AIS102 or AIS201 Or D338 and D323 course students: completion of at least 10 credit points on the BIS side of the degree including AIS101 and one of either AIS102 or AIS201 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment: | Trimester 2: 1 x 2-hour on-campus seminar per week |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment: | 1 x 2-hour online seminar per week (recordings provided) |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
Content
This unit supports students to develop and present a personalised Graduate Portfolio that documents their learning experiences during their course and evidences achievement of the Bachelor of International Studies Course Learning Outcomes. Development and presentation of the portfolio will enable students to develop a coherent account their studies and activities and articulate the skills and attributes that they have developed through completion of the Bachelor of International Studies. This will be achieved via reflection on students’ formal and informal learning experiences and consideration of their significance for personal and professional development. Students will learn how to create, curate and maintain a professional online presence that reflects their identity as a Bachelor of International Studies graduate and effectively showcases their knowledge, experience, skills and attributes, and will also learn how to orally present this information in professional interview situations. It is strongly recommended that students complete at least 2 credit points of international experience prior to enrolment.
Learning Outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Articulate a clear understanding of International Studies as an interdisciplinary field of studies and in relation to their individual course experience (core units, major/s, international experiences, electives, extracurricular activities) | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication |
| ULO2 | Reflect on how their learning experiences have contributed to their knowledge of International Studies | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication |
| ULO3 | Explain verbally and in writing how their learning experiences demonstrate achievement of the Bachelor of International Studies Course Learning Outcomes. | GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO4 | Evidence attainment of the Bachelor of International Studies Course Learning Outcomes via development and presentation of an online portfolio | GLO3: Digital literacy GLO5: Problem solving |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: Report | 1000 words or equivalent | 25% | Information not yet available |
| Assessment 2: Portfolio | 2000 words or equivalent | 50% | Information not yet available |
| Assessment 3: Presentation | 10 minutes | 25% | Information not yet available |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning resource
The texts and reading list for AIS303 can be found via the University Library.
Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
Unit Fee Information
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