GLOBAL 300 : Research Project
Arts
2023 Semester One (1233) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 1: | Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice |
| Capability 2: | Critical Thinking |
| Capability 3: | Solution Seeking |
| Capability 4: | Communication and Engagement |
| Capability 5: | Independence and Integrity |
| Capability 6: | Social and Environmental Responsibilities |
Learning Outcomes
- Learn to utilize critical Global Studies skills in a variety of contexts. This learning outcome is linked to Global Studies Graduate Profile Capabilities in creating an integrated, cross-disciplinary set of approaches and skills to answer global challenges in novel ways. (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
- Strategize how to work with relevant data and alongside collaborators. This learning outcome is linked to Global Studies Graduate Profile Capabilities in accountability, integrity, and nurturing relationships. Working with relevant data encourages students to build theory from practical solutions rather than relying on theory only to answer questions. Problems-based exercises involving different stakeholders reflects how solutions are creatively addressed. (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
- Think about how to use Global Studies skills in a variety of different community contexts. This learning outcome is linked to Global Studies Graduate Profile Capabilities in combining global and local studies. Students localize abstract international issues using a sharpened set of contextualized aptitudes and develop connections between the world’s most important issues and their local manifestations. This course is geared toward linking Global Studies skills to three interrelated professional contexts. (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
- Create a platform for sharing work and engaging in peer feedback. This learning outcome is linked to Global Studies Graduate Profile Capabilities in skills versatility and responsible engagement. Students work together to understand different ways of knowing, acting, and reflecting in the world, and be able to adjust to fluid situations with ease. They also offer creative, empathetic opinions that are communicated in a collaborative spirit and use theoretical rigor to drive new discoveries. (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
- Build critical writing, visual, and oral communication skills This learning outcome is linked to Global Studies Graduate Profile Capabilities in issues-based, transdisciplinary approach to learning and responsible engagement. Students will activate a range of problem-solving techniques to address real-world stakeholder needs and solve problems sensibly and dependably. They will undertake this work using peer accountability tools developed through the Global Studies course program. (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1 - Research | 25% | Individual Coursework |
| Assignment 2 - Community | 25% | Group Coursework |
| Assignment 3 - Policy | 25% | Peer Coursework |
| Quizzes - 1 per module | 15% | Individual Coursework |
| Discussions | 10% | Individual Coursework |
| 5 types | 100% |
- Assessment 1 (Research) 25 %. This is a short, 2000 word essay built around a problem or question students would like to know more about. It is related to major stream, area of study, and language.
- Assessment 2 (Community) - 25%. In this group exercise you will undertake an interview with a community leader. Groups will identify an individual and prepare a list of potential interview questions ahead of time. The assignment include the recorded interview and a summary response. The purpose of this assignment is to think about how the Global Studies degree can facilitate engagement with community change makers.
- Assessment 3 (Policy) - 25%. In this group and individual exercise you will critique an existing policy document and come together to offer alternatives and/or solutions which link global and local concerns.
- Assessment 4 (Quizzes) - 15% Each module will include one in-class quiz worth 5% each. Quizzes will be short and module focused designed to keep students involved in the pace of the course.
- Assignment 5 (Participation) - 10%. Regular, in-class engagement and participation.
Workload Expectations
This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.
For this course, you can expect 24 hours of scheduled class activities across the course. In addition you can expect around 5 hours of reading and 4 hours of work on assignments per week.
Delivery Mode
Campus Experience
Attendance is required at scheduled activities including mentor sessions to complete the components of the course.
Because scheduled class activities will take the form of hands-on, small group work, class presentations, discussions and similar interactive work, for the most part they will not be available as recordings. The lecture component will be available as recordings.
The course will not include live online events, unless required under covid-19 conditions.
Attendance on campus is required for scheduled class activities.
The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.
This course is not available for students studying remotely, outside Auckland or offshore in 2023.
Learning Resources
Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).
Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.
Student Feedback
At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.
Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.
Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.
Class Representatives
Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.
Inclusive Learning
All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.
Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz
Well-being always comes first
We all go through tough times during the semester, or see our friends struggling. There is lots of help out there - for more information, look at this Canvas page https://canvas.auckland.ac.nz/courses/33894, which has links to various support services in the University and the wider community.
Special Circumstances
If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.
If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.
This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.
Learning Continuity
In the event of an unexpected disruption, we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and course assessment continues to meet the principles of the University’s assessment policy. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator/director, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the university website for information about how to proceed.
Student Charter and Responsibilities
The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.
Disclaimer
Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.
In this course students may be asked to submit coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.