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DEVS 410 Work Study Placement in Development Studies Units: 6.00
Provides students with first-hand experience working with an agency involved in international development, either in Canada or abroad. The placement will normally be for 10-20 weeks, to be negotiated with the sponsoring agency. Students are required to attend preparatory meetings, prepare a work-study proposal, a research paper on the placement and maintain a journal on a continuing basis while on their placement. In addition to academic requirements, students are required to enroll in the ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ Emergency Support Program, attend pre-departure orientation and complete ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ Off-Campus Activity Safety Policy (OCASP) requirements.
NOTE Students are normally responsible for all costs associated with participation in this course.
NOTE Students are normally responsible for all costs associated with participation in this course.
Learning Hours: 260 (60 Group Learning, 200 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite Level 3 or above and registration in the DEVS Major Plan and departmental approval in advance from the Head of Global Development Studies.
Corequisite DEVS 411/3.0.
Exclusion DEVS 420/3.0; LLCU 432/6.0.
Course Equivalencies: DEVS410;DEVS410B
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Apply Theoretical Knowledge: Apply theoretical concepts learned in DEVS coursework to real-world development scenarios and challenges.
- Practical Skills Development: Develop practical skills such as project management, intercultural communication, and problem-solving through hands-on experience.
- Professional Growth: Demonstrate professional growth by adapting to the work environment, meeting deadlines, and effectively collaborating with colleagues in a development agency, whether in Canada or abroad.
- Cultural Competence: Cultivate cultural competence by working in diverse settings, appreciating different perspectives, and respecting local cultures and traditions.
- Ethical Considerations: Navigate ethical considerations and dilemmas encountered during their work placement, considering the broader implications for development practice.