Bachelor of International Studies

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1 Bachelor of International Studies 2015 Handbook School of International Studies Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences

2 The information in this handbook is to be used a guide to students. Please go to for accurate and up-to-date information about your Postgraduate course. The information in this handbook was correct at the time of publication (February 2015). Flinders University reserves the right to alter any courses or s herein without prior notice. Students should check the availability of courses and s when enrolling.

3 Table of Contents Page No. Welcome to the Bachelor of International Studies 2 Advice and Assistance What Does International Studies Offer? 3 Course Aims Learning Outcomes Career Opportunities Our Students 5 Bachelor of International Studies Program of Study 6 Program of Study A note about COMS1001 Three year BIS template Combined Degrees 9 Concurrent Degrees Diploma in Language Programs of Study for Combined Degrees 10 Business and Commerce Combined Degrees Four year combined degree template Laws and Legal Practice Combined Degrees Five and a half year combined degree template Honours and Postgraduate Study 16 Student Services 17 Academic Integrity 18 University Terminology 19 Important Dates 21 Blank Template 22 Notes 23

4 Welcome to the Bachelor of International Studies This handbook provides a guide to the academic structure of, and the study options within, the Bachelor of International Studies (BIS). It is intended to help students to understand the course requirements and the range of options this course offers. The BIS at Flinders University is South Australia s pioneer international studies program, and widely acknowledged as one of the best courses of its kind in Australia. It draws on Flinders University s long-standing teaching and research strengths. The BIS should provide you with an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding experience. We look forward to your successful graduation. Advice and Assistance You should use this handbook, as well as the Flinders University website, to find information about your course and the University in general. An important website to familiarise yourself with is the Current Students home page: flinders.edu.au/current-students. From this website you can find information about: Courses, s and timetables Important dates Fees, financial assistance, scholarships Grades, exams and assessment Student computing and student facilities Student-related policies and procedures You should seek advice before you finalise your enrolment. Enrolment in all degrees is by on-line web enrolment - for more information on web enrolment please refer to you enrolment letter or go to To obtain program advice before you enrol, or to seek general advice and assistance about the course at any time, please contact one of the following: Miss Jacqui Forte Student Program Advisor, School of International Studies Level 3, Room 395, Social Sciences South Building Tel: jacqui.forte@flinders.edu.au School of International Studies Office Level 3, Room 388 Social Sciences South Building Tel: or sis.courseadvice@flinders.edu.au Advice relating to credit transfers can be obtained from: Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences Academic and Student Administration Office Level 2, Room 258 Social Sciences South Building Tel: sbscredit@flinders.edu.au Information regarding assessments, due dates, tutorials times and other related questions, should be obtained from your respective tutors or co-ordinators.

5 What Does International Studies Offer? International Studies is more than just world affairs or globalisation. It goes well beyond the news headlines to explore how societies and their different systems of government interact, in ways that define the world in which we live and our daily lives. International Studies provides knowledge needed to thrive in the rapidly changing world of tomorrow. The Bachelor of International Studies draws on a broad range of recognised expertise from a range of scholarly disciplines including security; Asian, American and development studies respectively; international relations; history; and languages. This specialist program is designed to provide you with skills, knowledge and concepts to help prepare you for a career in organisations with an international or intercultural focus. You will gain an understanding of key political, social, economic, strategic and cultural relationships within the global community and patterns of interaction such as foreign policy and diplomacy. Australia s place and role within Asia and the world is studied, and you will be given an insight into societies, cultures and alternative systems of governance that are of particular significance to Australia. You will study the international movement of people as immigrants, refugees, workers, students, tourists and investors and the impact that globalisation has on contemporary life. Languages other than English and cross-disciplinary approaches to international studies also form part of the program. The BIS requires three years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time) and the honours program an additional year (or the equivalent part-time). The course is offered by the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences. Enrolment in the honours program may be offered to a student who meets certain academic criteria and subject to the school being able to provide appropriate resources and staff to supervise the program of study. Course aims The Bachelor of International Studies aims to give students the intellectual and analytical tools to understand, research, evaluate and communicate key international issues and relationships through: providing students with a substantial grounding in interdisciplinary approaches to International Studies as well as specialist knowledge and skills pertinent to at least one relevant intellectual discipline facilitating appropriate international experience developing practical and theoretical skills, competencies and knowledge that support preparation for a professional career fostering an understanding of Australia's identity, role, and range of options in the world cultivating students understanding of the variety of societies, cultures and systems of government throughout the world and their impact on/significance to Australia providing students with an array of both disciplinary specific and transferrable research, analytical and communications skills The course also aims to give students appropriate opportunities to develop the generic attributes relevant to university-level education. These generic attributes are articulated in the Flinders Graduate Qualities. Learning outcomes On completion of the Bachelor of International Studies, students will have developed a comprehensive and well-founded knowledge of contemporary International Studies and an awareness of the major cross-disciplinary approaches to International Studies. In addition, students will have developed specialist knowledge in at least one relevant discipline, familiarity with Social Sciences research methods, a range of transferrable personal and professional skills

6 and competencies, a mature international awareness, and an appreciation of the value of continuing professional development. International Studies Graduates are able to: recognise and understand complex international perspectives and their implications demonstrate a sound understanding of the central issues of International Studies, including their historical development, capacity for impact in the contemporary and future world and the relative advantages and disadvantages of the predominant approaches to these issues employ specialist knowledge in analysing international issues and communicate the results effectively and efficiently recognise and resolve issues involving values and ethical components interact effectively as a member of a team in order to work towards agreed shared outcomes as well as take individual responsibility and adapt confidently to changes and challenges in different work environments reason critically and logically and make independent, informed, evidence-based judgments demonstrate research and analytical skills that are appropriate to both further study and employment in a variety of professional settings. These skills will include methods such as political and social analysis, normative evaluation, archival and historical research, document and other data interpretation, literature searching and various forms of professionally and culturally aware writing and oral presentation Career Opportunities Graduates with a Bachelor of International Studies are better equipped to take advantage of employment opportunities, in Australia and elsewhere, in an increasingly globalised job market. Depending on which academic specialities they have chosen to take within their degree and their own efforts and talents, they are particularly able to prepare for careers in foreign affairs, diplomacy, policy and political analysis, international research, international journalism and writing, international governmental and non-governmental organisations, international politics, international education, language services, international cultural exchange, tourism and international hospitality, and for employment or further study in foreign countries. In addition to these specialised internationally-oriented opportunities, graduates with a BIS have more developed and enhanced general skills relevant to many jobs in management, administration, research, the public service, commerce, industry and elsewhere. In a changing and increasingly dynamic job market, general skills in written and verbal communication, in information and time management, in research, and in knowledge about developments in the world provide graduates with the flexibility to be ready for new and diverse employment opportunities. Flinders Careers and Employer Liaison Centre is located on the 3rd floor of the Student Centre (building no. 22) on the main southern section of the campus (access is via the north entrance which is located next to the Yungorrendi First Nations Centre). It provides advice on career planning, employment opportunities, job applications and how to explain to potential employers the relevance of your academic studies. You should approach the Careers and Employer Liaison Centre, at the latest, by the second semester of your second full-time year of study to benefit fully from their special programs (eg mentor schemes). For more information access: Website: Tel: (08) careers@flinders.edu.au Map:

7 Our Students Bachelor of International Studies students have excelled at Flinders, winning awards and scholarships, and benefiting from a wide range of exchange opportunities. Upon completing the BIS, many of our students have also gone on to further studies overseas, and exciting job opportunities both in Australia and abroad! Here are some recent news stories on high achieving BIS students. This could be you Overseas study rewards global thinking Flinders Law and International Studies student Philippa Ward won the 2010 Henry Fong Award for her contribution to increased understanding of global citizenship. Awarded annually to a student from the 11 member universities of the International Network of Universities (INU), the prize supports the successful candidate for a semester of study overseas at another INU university. Philippa, whose essay on global citizenship was described by the judges as personal and insightful, spent six months at Malmö University in Sweden. Flinders students win Endeavour Scholarships In 2011 Flinders student Jakob Braunack-Mayer won a prestigious Endeavour Scholarship as part of the 2011 Prime Minister s Australia Asia and Pacific Australia Undergraduate awards. The awards were announced by Prime Minister Julia Gillard during the East Asia Summit in Hanoi. A student in the joint Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice/Bachelor of International Studies course, Jakob is also studying Mandarin cross-institutionally as part of his degree. In 2012 two Flinders students won the scholarship. James Baker and Tom Gerrits are both studying the joint Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice/Bachelor of International Studies, and will be funded for two years by their Prime Minister s Australia Asia Award to study and complete internships overseas. James will travel to Indonesia, and Tom to Hong Kong. Flinders student is given opportunity to be part of the UN Business and Human Rights Agenda In 2013 two Flinders Bachelor of International Studies students, Emma Gorman and Michaela Wauchope, worked closely with the newly established United Nations Working Group on Business and Human Rights. Emma and Michaela assisted Dr Alexandra Guáqueta in her capacity as a member of the Working Group, over a four-month internship. Testimonial from a Bachelor of International Studies student, who completed majors in Asian Studies and Chinese: Studying Chinese has provided me with a wealth of opportunities. Last year I heard from Flinders about the Cheung Kong Scholarship, which is a generous Australian Government initiative in conjunction with a Hong Kong company. It provides students the chance of studying a semester in any Asian country. As a recipient of this scholarship, I undertook study of Chinese language at East China Normal University, in one of China s most exciting and diverse cities, Shanghai. The course was 20 hours a week of learning by total immersion in the language. I also took the opportunity of taking an internship with the South Australian Government Representative Office as part of the practical content for a Globalisation offered by Flinders. It was a busy schedule, but I was able to meet many interesting people from the Government and commercial sectors of Shanghai and South Australia. By living and studying in an environment of international students from every corner of the globe, I was able to learn about many cultures through the great friends I made. I feel this experience was unique as Shanghai seems to attract scores of vibrant young people eager to experience and capitalise on China s current whirlwind buzz of growth.

8 Bachelor of International Studies Program of Study To qualify for The Bachelor of International Studies a student must complete 108 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each according to the following program: a) 27 units of core s, comprising: INST1001 Introduction to International Studies 1a: Regions in Global Contexts (4.5 units) INST1002 Introduction to International Studies 1b: Understanding the International (4.5 units) INST2001 Global Mindset (4.5 units) INST3004 Your International Career (4.5 units) INST3002 Perspectives in International Studies (4.5 units) COMS1001 Academic and Professional Communication (4.5 units) * * Under certain conditions the core COMS1001 may be replaced with an elective. See below for further details. b) a major (36 units) selected from: American Studies Asian Studies Development Studies History International Relations Political Studies Security Studies A language other than English: - Chinese - French - Indonesian - Italian - Modern Greek - Spanish - German (studied cross-institutionally at Adelaide University) - Japanese (studied cross-institutionally at Adelaide University) c) a second major (36 units) or a minor (22.5) units in another discipline Where the first major is either Political Studies or a language other than English, the second major or minor must be selected from: American Studies Asian Studies Development Studies History International Relations Security Studies d) A minimum of 4.5 units of international experience as described below # e) international experience and/or Work-integrated-learning (WIL) and/or elective studies to complete the 108 units required in the Degree program. No more than 45 units of year 1 s may be offered towards this degree.

9 # International experience in the Bachelor of International Studies may include: approved study at an overseas university approved internship or practicum (either onshore or offshore) participation in an approved international volunteer program (either offshore or onshore) an approved program of reflection on prior international experience (international experience might include participation in suitable travel, migration, refugee experience, military service, work abroad or suitable other) at least 4.5 units of study in a language other than English (this may be 4.5 units of a major or minor in a language other than English that has already been presented) A note about COMS1001 Academic and Professional Communication COMS1001 Academic and Professional Communication is a core in selected undergraduate courses from 2013 (including the Bachelor of International Studies), and is recommended as an elective in other courses where elective choices are available. While it is recommended that all students complete the, it may be replaced with an alternative if you meet one of the following conditions: Admission to a Bachelor of International Studies combined degree (BIS/Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice, BIS/Bachelor of Business, or BIS/Bachelor of Commerce) An Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 70 or above (excluding bonus points) A Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 or above A Mature Age Entry score of 135 or above A TAFE Certificate IV or above An overall academic IELTS band score of 6.5 or above The alternative must meet the requirements of the course rule. If you meet the above criteria, and wish to apply for COMS1001 Academic and Professional Communication to be replaced with another, you will need to make a request through Ask Trim : Log on to: Sign in with your FAN and password Click the Request Support tab Click Submit a Request In the Request description section enter the appropriate details and then submit the request by selecting Finish (e.g. type Exemption from COMS1001 in the Summary field, then in the Details field state that you wish to be exempt from COMS1001, and the reason you believe that you qualify for exemption) You will receive an response from Enrolment Services staff advising if your request for exemption has been successful. If you are exempt from the it will be removed from your study plan and you will be able to select an alternative to replace it. See the next page for a template example.

10 Bachelor of International Studies Template This is an example of the BIS study plan. You can use the template below to plan your studies. First year INST1001 COMS1001 (or elective if you are exempt) Major 2 nd Major/Minor INST1002 Major 2 nd Major/Minor Elective Second year Major Major 2 nd Major/Minor 2 nd Major/Minor INST2001 Major 2 nd Major/Minor International Experience/elective Third year INST3002 Major 2 nd Major/elective 2 nd Major/elective INST3004 Major Major 2 nd Major/elective Notes Must complete the core s as shaded above. Must complete one Major and one Minor, or two Majors At least 27 units and no more than 45 units of first year s. First year s can count towards more than one major sequence. Upper-level s cannot. A maximum of 54 units of cross-institutional s, which must be approved by the Student Program Advisor, can count towards a major sequence other than approved cross-institutional language s Must total (at least) 108 units.

11 Combined Degrees The Bachelor of International Studies may also be studied in a combined degree program with the following degrees: Bachelor of Business - 4 years Full-time or equivalent Part-time. Bachelor of Business (Business Economics) - 4 years F; equivalent P. Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship) - 4 years F; equivalent P. Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) - 4 years F; equivalent P. Bachelor of Business (International Business) - 4 years F; equivalent P. Bachelor of Business (Management) - 4 years F; equivalent P. Bachelor of Business (Marketing) - 4 years F; equivalent P. Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) - 4 years F; equivalent P. Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) - 4 years F; equivalent P. Bachelor of Commerce (Sustainability) - 4 years F; equivalent P. Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice years F; equivalent P. Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Honours) years F; equivalent P. Concurrent Degrees The Bachelor of International Studies may be studied concurrently with any other course offered by Flinders University that also allows concurrent enrolment. Subject to availability, students can commence the second degree mid-year. If you are interested in combining the BIS with a degree which is not listed above, please see the Student Program Advisor to enquire about studying a concurrent degree. Diploma in Language The Diploma in Language can be undertaken by any student admitted to the Bachelor of International Studies. The course is offered on a part-time basis, over six consecutive semesters concurrently with a bachelor degree, thus adding one extra year to the overall study program. The requirements for the Diploma in Language must be undertaken over at least three years; language studies cannot be confined solely to the additional year. The languages available are Chinese, French, Indonesian, Italian, Modern Greek, or Spanish. Students can be accommodated at either beginners' or advanced (equivalent to Year 12 SACE continuers level) levels of linguistic competence

12 Programs of Study for Combined Degrees Links for the combined degree course rules can be found here: Business and Commerce Combined Degrees The combined degrees program of Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of International Studies or Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of International Studies requires the completion of a minimum of 144 units of study (four years Full-time or Part-time equivalent). All students enrolling for the first time in the Bachelor of International Studies, Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Commerce will be given the option at enrolment of undertaking a combined degrees program, subject to their meeting also the cut-off score and entry requirements for the other degree. Eligible students who decline the offer to take up the combined degrees program at enrolment and wish in a subsequent year to enrol in the combined degrees program will be required to apply to SATAC for admission to the other degree. In some cases these students may have to undertake more than 144 units to complete the requirements of the combined degrees program and they are encouraged to seek advice from the relevant course coordinator before applying. Students who commence, but subsequently do not wish to complete, the combined degrees program may be eligible to transfer to either the Bachelor of International Studies or Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Commerce programs and to receive credit for some, or all, of the s already completed. To qualify for the combined degrees of Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of International Studies or Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of International Studies, a student must complete the following program of study with a grade of P or NGP or better in each : a Business or Commerce component of at least 72 units an International Studies component of at least 72 units Bachelor of International Studies component To qualify for The Bachelor of International Studies a student must complete 72 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each according to the following program: a) 22.5 units of core s, comprising: INST1001 Introduction to International Studies 1a: Regions in Global Contexts (4.5 units) INST1002 Introduction to International Studies 1b: Understanding the International (4.5 units) INST2001 Global Mindset (4.5 units) INST3004 Your International Career (4.5 units) INST3002 Perspectives in International Studies (4.5 units) b) a major (36 units) selected from: American Studies Asian Studies Development Studies History International Relations

13 Political Studies Security Studies A language other than English: - Chinese - French - Indonesian - Italian - Modern Greek - Spanish - German (studied cross-institutionally at Adelaide University) - Japanese (studied cross-institutionally at Adelaide University) c) A minimum of 4.5 units of international experience as described below # d) International experience and/or Work-integrated-learning (WIL) and/or elective studies to complete the 72 units required in the Combined Degree program. # International experience in the Bachelor of International Studies may include: approved study at an overseas university approved internship or practicum (either onshore or offshore) participation in an approved international volunteer program (either offshore or onshore) an approved program of reflection on prior international experience (international experience might include participation in suitable travel, migration, refugee experience, military service, work abroad or suitable other) at least 4.5 units of study in a language other than English (this may be 4.5 units of a major or minor in a language other than English that has already been presented) Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Commerce component Refer to the course rule website: See the next page for a combined degree template example.

14 Four Year Combined Degree Template This is an example of a BIS/BBUS or BIS/BCOM study plan. You can use the template below to plan your studies. First year INST1001 Major Business/Commerce Business/Commerce INST1002 Major Business/Commerce Business/Commerce Second year Major Elective Business/Commerce Business/Commerce INST2001 Major Business/Commerce Business/Commerce Third year Major Elective Business/Commerce Business/Commerce Major International Experience/elective Business/Commerce Business/Commerce Fourth year INST3002 Major Business/Commerce Business/Commerce INST3004 Major Business/Commerce Business/Commerce

15 Laws and Legal Practice Combined Degrees The combined degrees program of Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice/Bachelor of International Studies requires the completion of a minimum of 198 units of study. The combined degrees program of Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Honours)/Bachelor of International Studies also requires the completion of a minimum of 198 units of study The Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of International Studies requires a minimum of 180 units of study. For admission to the program, students must apply for admission to Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice combined degrees through SATAC. Eligible students who decide to take up the combined degrees program in a subsequent year will be required to apply through SATAC, or via internal university transfer, for admission to the Bachelor of International Studies. Students who commence, but subsequently do not wish to complete, the combined degrees program may be eligible to transfer to either the Bachelor of International Studies or the Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice, and to receive credit for some or all of the s already completed. To qualify for the combined degrees of Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice/Bachelor of International Studies, or Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Honours)/Bachelor of International Studies, a student must complete the following program of study with a grade of P or NGP or better in each : a Laws and Legal Practice component of at least 135 units an International Studies component of at least 63 units Bachelor of International Studies component To qualify for The Bachelor of International Studies a student must complete 63 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each according to the following program: a) 22.5 units of core s, comprising: INST1001 Introduction to International Studies 1a: Regions in Global Contexts (4.5 units) INST1002 Introduction to International Studies 1b: Understanding the International (4.5 units) INST2001 Global Mindset (4.5 units) INST3004 Your International Career (4.5 units) INST3002 Perspectives in International Studies (4.5 units) b) a major (36 units) selected from: American Studies Asian Studies Development Studies History International Relations Political Studies Security Studies A language other than English: - Chinese - French - Indonesian - Italian - Modern Greek - Spanish

16 - German (studied cross-institutionally at Adelaide University) - Japanese (studied cross-institutionally at Adelaide University) c) A minimum of 4.5 units of international experience as described below # d) International experience and/or Work-integrated-learning (WIL) and/or elective studies to complete the 63 units required in the Combined Degree program. # International experience in the Bachelor of International Studies may include: approved study at an overseas university approved internship or practicum (either onshore or offshore) participation in an approved international volunteer program (either offshore or onshore) an approved program of reflection on prior international experience (international experience might include participation in suitable travel, migration, refugee experience, military service, work abroad or suitable other) at least 4.5 units of study in a language other than English (this may be 4.5 units of a major or minor in a language other than English that has already been presented) Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice component Refer to the course rule website: See the next page for a combined degree template example.

17 Five and a Half Year Combined Degree Template This is an example of a BIS/BLAWLP or BIS/BLAWLPH study plan. You can use the template below to plan your studies. First year INST1001 Law Law Law INST1002 Law Law Law Second year Major Law Law Law INST2001 Major Law Law Third year INST3002 Major Law Law INST3004 Major Major Law Fourth year Major Law Law Law Major Law Law Law Fifth year International Experience/elective Law Law Law Law Law Law Law Sixth year Major Law Law Law

18 Honours A student who has completed all the requirements of The Bachelor of International Studies, or another qualification which the Faculty Board agrees is equivalent, may be accepted as a candidate for the honours degree providing a sufficiently high standard has been achieved in fulfilling the requirements for The Bachelors degree. Honours in International Studies builds upon the educational experience that students have received by undertaking a major in one of several specialisations offered in the Bachelor of International Studies. The Objectives and Learning outcomes of the Honours year further enhance those undertaken for each major, but differ in this respect: that students are expected to demonstrate a high level capacity for independent and original research in their chosen field of Honours specialisation, to be displayed through advanced research essays and the completion of an Honours level thesis of 15-18,000 words. An International Studies honours program may be able to be undertaken in the following disciplines: American Studies Asian Studies Development Studies French History Indonesian International Relations Italian Modern Greek Political Studies Spanish Postgraduate Study Following completion of the Bachelor of International Studies, students may wish to further their studies with a Postgraduate Degree. The School of International Studies has a range of Graduate Certificates (6 months full-time study), Graduate Diplomas (12 months full-time study), and Masters (1.5-2 years full-time study) on offer: Graduate Certificate in Gender Mainstreaming Policy and Analysis Graduate Certificate in International Development Graduate Certificate in International Relations Graduate Diploma in International Development Graduate Diploma in International Relations Master of Arts (International Development) Master of Arts (International Relations) Master in International Development Master of Health and International Development The School of International Studies also supports a number of Research Higher Degree (PhD) candidates. If you are interested in going on to Postgraduate study after your Bachelors degree, contact the Student Program Advisor, Jacqui Forte, on or jacqui.forte@flinders.edu.au.

19 Student Services The University provides a wide range of services to help students effectively manage their transition to University, and to develop strategies for success. Students can enhance their experience at Flinders by connecting to these services which support learning, assist to develop academic and life skills, help achieve potential, and assist to clarify and meet goals. The services that the University offer include: Careers and Employers Liaison Centre assistance includes details on private firms and government departments and help in the preparation of written applications for jobs and practice interviews. Phone Disability Services assist students with physical, vision mobility, medical, hearing, learning or psychiatric disability where their disabilities may be restricting their educational opportunities. Phone or dlo@flinders.edu.au (appointments); TTY (telephone typewriter for the hearing impaired) Reasonable adjustments to teaching and assessment methods can be negotiated with the coordinator following a defined University procedure. Equal Opportunity Unit students who have problems with discrimination because of their gender, race, religion or disability are advised to contact this office. Phone Flinders University Student Association (FUSA) FUSA is the student organisation that represents students rights and interests. FUSA runs services for students including academic and financial advocacy and support, and looks after all of the non-sporting Clubs and Societies on campus. Visit Health and Counselling Services helps where personal and social problems interfere with the ability to study effectively. Staff include registered psychologists and social workers. Phone International Centre and International Student Services Unit provides assistance to international students in areas of admission, scholarships, and accommodation Phone (International Centre) or (ISSU). Student Learning Centre Students who feel they have difficulties with academic skill or the English language may wish to contact the Student Learning Centre, which has lecturers who help students develop the academic and learning skills necessary for successful tertiary study. They can help all undergraduate, postgraduate and international students to develop more effective study strategies. Phone Yungorrendi provides support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians with all aspects of their University work. Phone You can find more information about these and other services here: As a member of the School of International Studies, you can also contact the International Studies Student Program Advisor for help with any issues you may have: Miss Jacqui Forte Student Program Advisor, School of International Studies Level 3, Room 395, Social Sciences South Building Tel: jacqui.forte@flinders.edu.au

20 Academic Integrity Important University policies and procedures about enrolment, teaching and assessment are set out in the Student Related Policies and Procedures: In particular, students should become familiar with the policy on Academic Integrity: This section explains how important academic conventions about honesty and the attribution of sources are understood and administered. Of course, new University students may be uncertain or confused about some aspects of academic conventions. Individual academic units and conveners are likely to explain these matters further when you study individual s. Even honest and genuine misunderstandings of these conventions may nevertheless affect the grade which you receive for work submitted for assessment. More seriously, proven cases of academic dishonesty (i.e. proven cases of cheating or stealing the work of others or copying the work of others without full acknowledgement in the manner prescribed) which do not result from a genuine misunderstanding may have very serious consequences for the student concerned. The penalties for extremely serious cases of academic dishonesty can include expulsion from the University. Why is academic integrity important? In an academic context we show respect for other people s work and demonstrate our professionalism by being honest, trustworthy and acting with fairness, respect and responsibility. There are various behaviours that compromise academic integrity. These include: Plagiarism passing off someone else s work, whether intentionally or unintentionally, as your own for your own benefit. Plagiarism through lack of, or incorrect, referencing is one area which poses students a great deal of problems. Collusion presenting work as if it has been done independently when it has been the result of unauthorised collaboration. Other forms of cheating - copying or allowing your work to be copied, or purchasing or obtaining essays, tutorial, test or exam answers. If you have any questions or concerns about academic integrity, you should speak with your Student Program Advisor, or contact the Student Learning Centre on , or slc@flinders.edu.au.

21 Common University Terminology While reading about your university options you may come across some terms which may be unfamiliar to you. This list of common university terminology has been compiled to assist you. Academic staff All teaching and research staff, including Professors (the most senior), Associate Professors or Readers, Senior Lecturers, Lecturers and Associate Lecturers. Academic year Begins in late February or early March and ends in November. ATAR Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank. An indicator of how well a student has performed relative to other students who have qualified for a university aggregate. AUSTUDY/Youth Allowance Commonwealth Government allowance for tertiary study. Award A degree, diploma, associate diploma or certificate of the university granted at the completion of a course of study. Bachelor degree Normally the first undergraduate degree. Corequisite A that must be taken at the same time as the being described. Commonwealth supported student This means that the Commonwealth Government will pay an amount of money to the university towards the cost of your course and you will pay a student contribution amount (HECS-HELP). Core s Compulsory subjects which form the basis of a study program. Course A program of study leading to a degree or diploma. Course coordinator The staff member responsible for a particular course. The course coordinator is your main contact person at the university. The course coordinator will advise you on such matters as enrolment, selection, study program, and problems with study. The course coordinator consults with Student Records in authorising your enrolment in s, amendment of enrolment and withdrawal from s for your course. See also Topic coordinator. Credit Credit is sometimes given for relevant s or units previously studied or for which a student is given an exemption. Cut-off rank The ATAR achieved by the last applicant admitted to a degree program in a given year. It is a useful guide to what is required for entrance to the program. Deferment Delaying the start of a course for which you have been offered a place by 1 year. Your place is guaranteed for the following year, though you must formally reapply through SATAC. Diploma A formal qualification usually requiring the equivalent of 2 years of full-time study. Elective s Topics which can be chosen to support core s - often called optional s in science degrees. External student A person undertaking all of their study by correspondence on either a full-time or a parttime basis and who is enrolled as an external student.

22 Faculties The administrative structure of the university is based on faculties, which are: Faculty of Education, Humanities and Law; Faculty of Health Sciences; Faculty of Science and Engineering; Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences. Most distance education courses are offered through the Faculty of Education, Humanities and Law, or through the Faculty of Health Sciences. Full-time student A student undertaking 13.5 or more units in any semester. The normal annual workload of a full-time student is 36 units. A student must be enrolled in at least 13.5 units per semester to be eligible for AUSTUDY/Youth Allowance. Graduate A person who has received his or her degree. Graduation A ceremony at which degrees are conferred and diplomas awarded. Usually held in April and December. HECS-HELP A government scheme that assists eligible students to pay their student contribution amount. Honours degree Awarded to students who choose to complete an additional year of study or, in some cases, perform particularly well during their degree course. Major sequence A sequence of s which must be taken in all 3 years of a degree. Minor sequence A small number of s in one area of study. Part-time student A student who undertakes less than 13.5 units in any semester. Postgraduate degree/diploma Students must normally have an undergraduate degree to begin studying any postgraduate course. Prerequisite A which must be completed before a higher level can be studied. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that prerequisites have been met. Semester The academic year is divided into 2 semesters - usually late February to mid June and late July to November. SATAC The South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre, which handles most university applications. Topic codes Topic codes consist of a four character alpha code followed by a four digit code. These eight characters form the total code, for example: EDSP Gifted Children. These should be quoted whenever you are making enquiries or enrolling in a. Topic coordinator The academic staff member responsible for a. Direct any related queries to your coordinator. Undergraduate degree/diploma A first degree or diploma. Unit The measure of weighting given to a as specified in the syllabus for that. Each is given a weighting in units, roughly proportional to its length. Most full-time students complete 36 units a year to gain the 108 units needed to earn a 3-year degree.

23 Important 2015 Dates Semester 1 Orientation Week Weeks 1-14 Mid semester break Mid-year exam period Supplementary exam period Mid-year break Semester 2 Weeks 1-13 Mid semester break End of year exam period (2015) Supplementary exam period (2015) 23 February - 27 February 2 March - 19 June 13 April - 26 April 20 June - 4 July 20 July - 25 July 6 July - 26 July 27 July - 6 November 21 September - 4 October 7 November - 21 November 7 December - 12 December Critical enrolment dates for 2015 Semester 1 s Friday 13 March Friday 13 March Friday 3 April Friday 15 May Friday 19 June Semester 2 s Friday 7 August Friday 7 August Friday 28 August Friday 9 October Friday 6 November Last day to enrol in new s. This does not apply to courses where enrolment deadlines have been specified. Last day to pay Semester 1 up-front student contribution amounts, tuition fees and student services and amenities fees. Census date Last day to withdraw without incurring student contribution amounts, tuition fees and student services and amenities fees. Topics withdrawn by this date will not appear on the academic transcript. Last day to withdraw without failure (WN) Last day to withdraw (WF) Last day to enrol in new s. This does not apply to courses where enrolment deadlines have been specified. Last day to pay Semester 2 up-front student contribution amounts, tuition fees and student services and amenities fees. Census date Last day to withdraw without incurring student contribution amounts, tuition fees and student services and amenities fees. Topics withdrawn by this date will not appear on the academic transcript. Last day to withdraw without failure (WN) Last day to withdraw (WF)

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25 Notes Bachelor of International Studies 2015 Handbook

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27 FLINDERS UNIVERSITY MAIN CAMPUS INFORMATION Visit: where you will find links to interactive location maps, Google maps, virtual tours, video resources, photographic galleries and live webcams of our main campus at Bedford Park. FREE LOOP BUS Flinders University Loop Bus is a free service that runs during semester on a loop linking the main University buildings with the Sturt buildings and the Flinders Medical Centre (FMC). It also offers a free evening service to students within a close radius of the campus. To download a timetable and more information visit: FLINDERS UNIVERSITY VICTORIA SQUARE Flinders has a presence in the Adelaide CBD where we: provide information and advice to students wanting to find out about study at Flinders; teach a selection of our courses and s; and engage with major business, community and political stakeholders. Flinders University, 182 Victoria Square, Adelaide. For further information visit: FLINDERS REGIONAL AND INTERSTATE LOCATIONS Flinders geographical footprint extends beyond metropolitan Adelaide. You can find a Flinders presence in: Regional South Australia: Port Lincoln, Barossa Valley, Mt Gambier, Victor Harbor and Renmark. Victoria: Warrnambool and Hamilton Northern Territory: Alice Springs, Darwin, Katherine and Nhulunbuy For more information visit:

28 Graduate Qualities at Flinders Flinders University aims to inspire its students to achieve at the highest possible level. Our degrees are recognised and highly regarded internationally and we provide a learning environment which is innovative, supportive and of high quality. We expect our students to develop an intellectual and cultural curiosity, both within academic and professional disciplines and across discipline boundaries. We expect them to develop the problem-solving work-ready skills required in our dynamic and changing world. We expect them to demonstrate cultural awareness, to develop a global perspective and to cultivate a respect and tolerance for others. We are proud that so many Flinders graduates identify with, and can be distinguished by, these distinctive academic, professional and cultural characteristics. Flinders University has adopted seven Graduate Qualities. We aim to produce graduates of bachelor degrees who: are knowledgeable can apply their knowledge communicate effectively can work independently are collaborative value ethical behaviour connect across boundaries Within this context, each bachelor degree program aims to develop, along with more program-specific professional competencies, the core qualities listed here. These expected graduate qualities shape the more detailed educational aims and learning outcomes which are specified for each course and at Flinders. For more information about Flinders University s seven Graduate Qualities visit: CRICOS No 00114A