SOCI 3012 - Taking it to the Streets: Applied Social Sciences

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2019

The aim of Talking it to the Streets: Applied Social Sciences is to prepare students for the workplace. During the semester students will be asked to consider what type of job will suit their personality; their rights and responsibilities in the workplace; and the importance of reflexivity and teamwork during their careers. They will also develop skills in writing briefs, tenders and business plans; making recommendations based on research findings; and considering the financial and other implications of recommendations. Students will also develop an understanding of the different levels of governance in any organisation, the decision making process, and dispute resolutions. There is an emphasis on `hands on? learning during the semester with students working together in small groups to simulate workplace teamwork practices.

Open All

Course Details

Course Code	SOCI 3012
Course	Taking it to the Streets: Applied Social Sciences
Coordinating Unit	Sociology, Criminology and Gender Studies
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	6
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Assessment	750 Word Business brief 15%, Workshop activities 10%, Weekly quizzes 25%, Group presentation 10%, 3000 Word Group Tender Writing Project 40%

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Dee Michell

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

1	Determine the types of workplaces students will be suited for and have an understanding of different personalities in the workplace.
2	Demonstrate an understanding of rights and responsibilities at work, the importance of ethics and sustainability, and of the need for reflective practice
3	Show a working knowledge of a variety of workplace writing requirements from procurement plans, briefs, ethics proposals, business plans and tenders
4	Determine different styles of governance, the importance of stakeholders, decision making processes and dispute resolution.
5	Work in teams, write in teams, communicate effectively and use feedback productively

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	3,4
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	1, 4, 5
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	5
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	2, 4
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	1, 2, 5

Learning Resources

Required Resources

A reader will be made available online and for students to purchase as a hardcopy

Recommended Resources

Additional resources will be made available online

Online Learning

Additional resources will be made available online.

Learning & Teaching Modes

One hour lectures will be followed by 2 hour workshops during which students will work in teams to gather information, debate issues, and solve problems.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

1 x 1-hour lecture (or equivalent) per week

1 x 2-hour workshop (or equivalent) per week

3 hours reading per week

7 hours assignment preparation per week

Learning Activities Summary

Week 1	Introduction
Week 2	Finding the right fit
Week 3	Rights and responsibilities
Week 4	Governance - Part 1
Week 5	Governance - Part 2
Week 6	Tender Writing - Part 1
Week 7	Tender Writing - Part 2
Week 8	Project Management
Week 9	Working in Teams
Week 10	Ethis & Sustainability
Week 11	Reflective practice in the workplace
Week 12	Student Presentations

Specific Course Requirements

NIL

Small Group Discovery Experience

During each workshop students will work in groups of up to 6 students to complete small group discussion exercises that require gathering information, analysing problems, debating issues, making recommendations, and considering the implications of recommendation (financial, ethical, social). Students will share the results of their discussion with the rest of the class.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

750 word business brief	Formative & Summative	10% weighting
Workshop activities	Formative & Summative	15% weighting
Weekly quizzes based on lectures & readings	Formative & Summative	20% weighting
Group presentation	Summative	15% weighting
3000 word group tender writing project	Summative	40% weighting

Assessment Related Requirements

NIL

Assessment Detail

Business brief: Students will be required to write a 750 word business brief – 10% weighting

Workshop activities: Students will be required to participate in a range of small group activities each week some of which will be assessed, those small assessments contributing to the overall weighting – 15% weighting

Weekly Quizzes: Students will be required to complete a weekly quiz prior to the weekly workshop – 20% weighting

Group Presentation: Students will be required to work in small groups and present their work to the class in the final week.

Group Tender Writing Project: Students will be required to work in a group in order to produce a written tender – 40% weighting.

Submission

Online

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through .

Student Feedback

The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
Student Support
Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
Fraud Awareness

Students are reminded that in order to maintain the academic integrity of all programs and courses, the university has a zero-tolerance approach to students offering money or significant value goods or services to any staff member who is involved in their teaching or assessment. Students offering lecturers or tutors or professional staff anything more than a small token of appreciation is totally unacceptable, in any circumstances. Staff members are obliged to report all such incidents to their supervisor/manager, who will refer them for action under the university's student鈥檚 disciplinary procedures.

The 成人大片 is committed to regular reviews of the courses and programs it offers to students. The 成人大片 therefore reserves the right to discontinue or vary programs and courses without notice. Please read the important information contained in the disclaimer.

Authorised by:	Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic)
Maintained by:	Course Outlines Administrator

成人大片