Bachelor 2017/2018

Introduction to Profession

Type: Compulsory course (Political Science and World Politics)

Area of studies: Political Science

Delivered by: Department of Political Science and International Affairs

Where: Saint-Petersburg School of Social Sciences

When: 1 year, 2, 3 module

Mode of studies: Blended

Instructors: Natalia Galetkina

Language: English

ECTS credits: 4

Contact hours: 36

Course Syllabus

Abstract

The course is aimed at elaboration different options of professional development after BA programme graduation (getting information about these options from different sources including communication with representatives of professional institutions) There are two interrelated blocks in the course. The first block covers different practical issuers that could be useful in professional sphere. The second block includes meeting with our guests that could be interesting for students from the professional point of view. Also we’ll discuss different possibilities for internship at 3d and 4th academic year and international student mobility

Learning Objectives

• The course is aimed at improving skills and competencies required in professional sphere

Expected Learning Outcomes

• Student is capable of retrieving, collecting, processing and analyzing information relevant for achieving goals in the professional field
• student is capable of reporting the results of the information retrieval and analysis, academic or applied research she/he has conducted: - in various genres (including reviews, policy papers, reports and publications pertaining to socio-political subject matter); and depending on the target audience
• Student is capable of taking part in information dissemination through various media and information channels (both mass and individual), as well as in information campaigns
• Student is capable of participating in organizing and implementing various management processes, and of achieving the goals set by his/her superiors

Course Contents

• Academic writing skills
• Oral and visual presentation
• Preparation and submission of documents
• Business culture and business etiquette
• Self-organization skills
• Internship
• International student mobility

Assessment Elements

• Class activity
  Each student is expected to attend all classes, participate in class discussions, group works and perform class assignments. Student’s involvement and contribution to the class discussions will be an object of assessment.
• Homework assignment
  Each student has to perform a homework assignment – to find necessary information on the chosen topic and to represent it in the appropriate workshop. This assignment could be done in a small group (2-3 students).
• Exam test
  The test includes main points and questions have been studied during the course. The exam test will last 80 minutes.

Interim Assessment

• Interim assessment (3 module)
  0.49 * Class activity + 0.3 * Exam test + 0.21 * Homework assignment

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

• R.L. Daft, Dr. Ir. M. Aksit, & Ir. B. Tekinerdogan. (2002). Management. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsbas&AN=edsbas.B0BA2B73

Recommended Additional Bibliography

• Fox, S. (2008). Business Etiquette For Dummies (Vol. 2nd ed). Hoboken, N.J.: For Dummies. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=231154