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Course Syllabus

Bachelor 2019/2020

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: offline
Instructors: Vera Ageeva, Natalia Galetkina
Language: English
ECTS credits: 4
Contact hours: 34

Course Syllabus

Full Syllabus

Abstract

The course is aimed at improving skills and competencies required in professional sphere. There are two interrelated blocks in the course. The first block covers different practical issues 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 different possibilities for internship at 3d and 4th academic year and international student mobility will be discussed.
Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

  • The course is aimed at improving skills and competencies required in professional sphere. Also it is aimed at elaboration different options of professional development after BA programme graduation.
Expected Learning Outcomes

Expected Learning Outcomes

  • 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 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 participating in organizing and implementing various management processes, and of achieving the goals set by his/her superiors
Course Contents

Course Contents

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

Assessment Elements

  • non-blocking Class activities
  • non-blocking Homework assignment
  • non-blocking Public presentation
  • non-blocking Final Exam
    Экзамен прошел в 3 модуле.
Interim Assessment

Interim Assessment

  • Interim assessment (3 module)
    0.4 * Class activities + 0.3 * Final Exam + 0.15 * Homework assignment + 0.15 * Public presentation
Bibliography

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

  • Bailey, S. (2017). Academic Writing : A Handbook for International Students (Vol. Fifth edition). London: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1650435

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