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FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

School of Arts & Sciences

McAuley Campus Brisbane

SEMESTER 2, 2013

ARTS232: Learning in the Community

UNIT OUTLINE

Credit points:10

Prerequisites / co-requisites / incompatibles: Nil

Lecturer in Charge: Dr Greg Munro

Office location: EC.18

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: (07) 3623 7179

Consultation: Wednesday 11.00am-1.00pm and/or by e mail. Other times by

arrangement.

DESCRIPTION

Australian Catholic University endeavours to develop students who are able to exercise moral and

professional autonomy in a pluralistic society. The Mission Statement identifies the University as having

a commitment to serving the common goodwith a fundamental concern for justice and equity, and for

the dignity of all human beings. Recommendation 17 of the Implementation Plan for the Strategic Plan

1999 - 2008 supports the development of student awareness of social responsibility to the wider

community. Graduates should be persons whose moral development is mature and who are

professionally competent, and able to make significant contributions to the profession and the wider

community. The Learning in the Community unit enables students to contribute to community service in

tangible ways that may enable ethical, spiritual and personal development.

TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGIES

Duration: Fifteen days, normally in the period between semesters. Students will normally be enrolled in

Year 1 and/or Year 2 of the course. The Learning in the Community unit must be completed by the

end of Year 2.

Mode: Students undertake a period of voluntary service with a community organisation.


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LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

i. demonstrate professional behaviour and attitudes (GA1,GA2,GA5);

ii. demonstrate a heightened awareness of the ethical and social responsibility of decision makersin business, government and community organisations (GA4);

iii. reflect upon the impact of the community service experience on their values, assumptions andattitudes (GA1,GA2,GA4);

iv. communicate their reflections about the period of community service (GA1, GA2, GA4, GA5, andGA9).

GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

Each unit in your course contributes in some way to the development of the ACU Graduate

Attributes which you should demonstrate by the time you complete your course. You can view

the ACU Graduate Attributes for all courses athttp://www.acu.edu.au/204356.All Australian

universities have their expected Graduate Attributes ACUs Graduate Attributes have a

greater emphasis on ethical behaviour and community responsibility than those of many otheruniversities. All of your units will enable you to develop some attributes.

On successful completion of this unit, students will have developed their ability to:

GA1 demonstrate respect for the dignity of each individual and for human diversity

GA2 recognise their responsibility to the common good, the environment and society

GA4 think critically and reflectively

GA5 demonstrate values, knowledge, skills and attitudes appropriate to the discipline and/or profession

GA9 demonstrate effective communication in oral and written English language and visual media

CONTENT

Topics will include:

Students will be able to select the organisation in which they serve for a total period of 15 days, froma list of participating non-profit community service organisations.

Each student and the participating organisation will need to complete a placement agreement thatclarifies the role to be performed by the student and the expectations of both parties.

The service period may be completed in a full or part-time capacity depending upon the needs of theorganisation.

There is to be no payment for the service performed.

The range of service activities undertaken may encompass serving as a general volunteer in an

establishment conducted by one of the charitable or non-profit organisations, or assisting with avolunteer community project which may or may not be concerned with the visual arts and/or design.

Some organisations may require students to undergo a background check because of the high 'dutyof care' that those organisations have in relation to their clients.

After completion of the period of volunteer experience a student may wish to retain her or hisinvolvement with the participating organisation, but that involvement is entirely a matter between thestudent and the participating organisation.
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3. Diary /journal 28 October 1- 4. GA 1, 2, 4, 5,9

4. Verification &

Appraisal Forms

(Organise to becompleted

by host organisation)

28 October GA 1

5. 500 word Report 28 October 1-4. GA 4, 5, 9

Description of the tasks

Task 1: Learning in the Community Placement Agreement Form(Guide p.8) Placement Approval Form,

Blue Card and/or Police Check if working in an organisation in which you have contact with children.

This placement form can be found in the Guidelines on the LEO site and must be filled in by the student

and the organisation prior to commencement of the placement. If the organisation requires you to have

a Blue Card or a Police Check, please make sure that you do this prior to placement and provide copies

to the administrative coordinator. More information on this is available in the Guidelines for the Learning

in the Community unit and on the LEO site.

Note: All assessment items must be submitted as a hard copy in MS Word Times New Roman 12 point

font both as a hard copy and an electronic copy on the same day. The electronic copy must be

submitted in the designated Drop Box on the LEO Home Page for ARTS232.

Task 2: Learning in the Community schedule 3above.

Task 3: Diary/journal

A diary/journal that includes the students activities for each day or part day at the

organisation(s).

There should be an entry on a dated separate page for each day or part day of service.

NB: If the service includes self directed work, i.e. web design, a portfolio should be

attached to the diary/ journal.

Task 4: Verification (Guide p.9) & Appraisal Forms (Guide p.10)

See Schedule 4 & 5above

Task 5: A report Length: 500 words. As explained above, this must also be submitted electronically

with an ACU assessment cover sheet and a hard copy with ACU assessment cover sheet. Use Times

New Roman 12 point double spaced for your report.

Students must notify the LIC/Coordinator in a timely manner and provide substantiating documentation

of any problems in relation to placement with the host organisation(s).

Assessment Criter ia

Report

ability to express reflectively upon the impact of the Learning in the Community on theirvalues, assumptions and attitudes


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ability to communicate their reflections about their experience effectively

organisation/presentation

Appl ication for Extension of Time for an Assignment Form

If you are unable to complete the Learning in the Community within the enrolled semester/term for any

reason, you MUST apply for extension of time in the same manner as other academic units on or

before the due for submission set in this Unit Outline. (6.1.8 Academic Regulations:

,

http://my.acu.edu.au/51686)While students are expected to fulfil all the requirements as soon as practical, the maximum extension

which may be granted is the end of the following consecutive semester/term within 6 months. The

University will not accept an application for extension beyond this point.

Students should note that it is their responsibility to complete ARTS232 in a timely manner, and in

time for course completion and graduation. Students that do not enrol in ARTS232 and complete in a

timely manner are unable to course complete and graduate from ACU until they have passed the unit.

SUBMISSION OF ASSIGNMENTS

Assignments are to be placed in the School o f Arts and Sciences Assignment Box located in Foyerand submitted electronically to the LIC/coordinator using ACU student email account.

Students are reminded to keep a copy of all work submitted for assessment. Please submit a signedACU Assignment Cover Sheet with your assignment.

Assignment Returning Timing:

Assignments should be picked up by students 4 weeks after the date they are submitted. After this timethe journal will be unavailable for collection.

Please note that the diary/journal component only will be returned when the formal assessment iscompleted. Therefore you are required to make copies of the original forms.

ACU POLICIES AND REGULATIONS

It is your responsibility to read and familiarise yourself with ACU policies and regulations, including

regulations on examinations; review and appeals; acceptable use of IT facilities; and conduct and

responsibilities. These are in the ACU Handbook, which is available in the Library or on the ACU website

athttp://www.acu.edu.au/142401

The Unit Outline Resources page (http://students.acu.edu.au/241467)is a good starting point.

Assessment Pol icy and Procedures

You must read the Assessment Policy and Assessment Procedures in the University Handbook: they

include rules on deadlines; penalties for late submission; extensions; and special consideration(http://students.acu.edu.au/429796). If you have any queries on Assessment Policy, please see your

Lecturer in Charge.

Grading Descriptors for the unit are detailed in section 7 of the Academic Regulations (available at

http://students.acu.edu.au/430029).

Academic integrity

You have the responsibility to submit only work which is your own, or which properly acknowledges the

thoughts, ideas, findings and/or work of others. The Framework for Academic Integrity and the Academic

Honesty Policy are available athttp://students.acu.edu.au/343665.Please read them, and note in

particular that plagiarism, collusion and recycling of assignments are not acceptable. Penalties foracademic dishonesty can vary in severity, and can include being excluded from the course.
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STUDENT SUPPORT

If you are experiencing difficulties with learning, life issues or pastoral/spiritual concerns, or have a

disability/medical condition which may impact on your studies, you are advised to notify your Lecturer in

Charge, Course Coordinator and/or one of the services listed below as soon as possible. For all aspects

of support please contact the Office of Student Success.

Academic Ski llsoffers a variety of services, including workshops (on topics such as assignment

writing, time management, reading strategies, referencing), drop-in sessions, group appointmentsand individual consultations. It has a 24-hour online booking system for individual or group

consultations.

Campus Ministryoffers pastoral care, spiritual leadership and opportunities for you to be

involved with community projects.

The Career Development Servicecan assist you with finding employment, preparing a resume

and employment application and preparing for interviews.

The Counselling Serviceis a free, voluntary, confidential and non-judgmental service open to all

students and staffed by qualified social workers or registered psychologists.

Equity and Disabilitycan assist you if you need educational adjustments because of a disability

or chronic medical condition; please contact them as early as possible.

Indigenous Unitson each campus provide information and support for students.

The Unit Outline Resources web page (http://students.acu.edu.au/241467)provides links for each

service.

ONLINE RESOURCES AND TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS

The LEO page for this unit contains relevant information.

You may not enrol in this unit if you have previously passed, or are currently enrolled in, any

unit identified as incompatible with this unit.

ARTS232 is only undertaken by students enrolled in BA or BA combined programs not enrolled in 1stor2ndyear of study. Students in 2ndyear of study who have commenced ARTS232 may continue the unit.Students enrolled in 1stand 2ndyear of study will enrol in HUMA247 which is a 10cp unit of equivalence.

If you do not meet these requirements then you must see your Course Coordinator.

Please note:In any placement where you will be working directly with young or potentially

vulnerable people you willbe required to hold a current Blue Card .Copies of the

appropriate document(s) mustbe submitted with the Placement Approval Form. Approval

to commence will notbe issued until copies of these documents are received by the

Administrative Coordinator. No student is to commence a placement without written

approval from the Lecturer in Charge. It may take more than 2 to 6 weeks to receive copies

of Blue Cards, so you should make allowances for this in your planning.

Information about Blue Cards can be found here:

http://www.ccypcg.qld.gov.au/bluecard/index.html
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