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IS40830

Academic Year 2024/2025

Service Learning (IS40830)

Subject:
Information Studies
College:
Social Sciences & Law
School:
Information & Comms Studies
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Stefanie Havelka
Trimester:
Summer
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
Yes
How will I be graded?
Pass/Fail (GPA Neutral)

Curricular information is subject to change.

In addition to key competencies, an important facet of professional LIS training is the inclusion of learning opportunities which support students in developing an understanding of the connection between disciplinary theories and their application to professional practice, and which inculcate an emerging sense of professional identity and socialisation through engagement with clients, colleagues, and professional networks in a real-world setting. The aim of this module is to provide students with the opportunity to gain authentic, practical workplace experience in an information, library or communication organisation as part of their professional training, through facilitating an internship or work placement. Students will develop and enhance professional skills and competencies in a supervised setting, and receive advice, guidance and mentoring from a qualified information professional in relation to their workplace activities and career development. They will also critically reflect on their experience in respect of their professional training, career aspirations and personal development.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students will:
• Apply theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills in a practical work setting through carrying out a variety of supervised workplace tasks
• Develop and improve oral and written communication skills through direct engagement with colleagues, professional organisations and the general public
• Gain an authentic appreciation and understanding of the professional work environment and the tasks, challenges and dilemmas that arise on a daily basis
• Develop an emerging sense of professional identity and socialisation to the LIS profession
• Identify and develop specific professional skills related to a prospective career pathway
• Improve their ability to think, apply information to problem solving, and critically analyze information, data and concepts
• Reflect on their experience in relation to their professional training, career aspirations and personal development.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Placement/Work Experience

125
Total

125

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The module consists of an internship, in which the student will work to build up professional knowledge, skills and competencies in an authentic workplace setting, under the guidance of a professional mentor. Experience will be gained through day-to-day workplace activities, and engagement with clients and the broader community of professionals.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment(Including Essay): Final report on Internship including account of professional activities undertaken, and reflection on experience Week 15 Pass/Fail Grade Scale No

100

 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students will receive written feedback via Brightspace, post-assessment. Assignments are graded as Pass/Fail only.

Name Role
Professor Crystal Fulton Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Claire McGuinness Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
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