bus1buf business foundations
BUSINESS FOUNDATIONS
BUS1BUF
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will look at how businesses operate today in local, regional and global environments and how they may need to operate into the future. You will engage actively with current business issues, focusing particularly on the impact of external and internal environments on businesses and individuals. In addition, this subject is designed to develop your critical thinking and creative problem-solving with a particular focus on management, marketing and human resource practices. You will also examine and address contemporary business social issues drawn from various organisational and cultural contexts.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorShalinka Jayatilleke
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Business Foundations | Prescribed | Compiled by La Trobe Business School (2016), 2nd Edition | Cengage Learning |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Communicate effectively to culturally-diverse audiences through professional oral presentations
- Activities:
- Assessment Task 3b: Students (in groups) present a campaign video or a live presentation as part of their social action plan.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
02. Communicate effectively to culturally-diverse audiences through structured written arguments in professional report format
- Activities:
- Assessment Task 2: Marketing plan - individual written report. Assessment Task 3a: To produce, in groups, a written evidence-based social action plan for organizations on solving a contemporary social problem.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
03. Demonstrate and justify the use of management skills to solve a contemporary social problem in a dynamic business environment
- Activities:
- Assessment Task 3a: To produce, in groups, a written evidence-based social action plan for organizations on solving a contemporary social problem.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Study and Learning Skills)
04. Research and evaluate an existing business based in a local, regional or global context; define its internal and external environments; and identify a strategy to best align the business' internal capabilities with its external opportunities
- Activities:
- Assessment Task 2: Marketing plan - individual written report. Group activities and in-class discussion.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
05. Research, define and argue a business case to justify a new product appropriate to the socio-cultural and economic context
- Activities:
- Assessment Task 2: Marketing plan - individual written report. In-class case studies - working in groups, students analyse organisational case study issues drawing on theoretical concepts to provide insight and develop recommendations.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
06. Search for, locate and evaluate discipline-specific information
- Activities:
- Assessment Task 1: Weekly online quizzes and short literacy exercises using LMS. E.g. finding and evaluating sources learning exercise. Assessment Task 3a: To produce, in groups, a written evidence-based social action plan for organizations on solving a contemporary social problem.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Study and Learning Skills)
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorShalinka Jayatilleke
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
SeminarWeek: 13 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar every three weeks on weekdays during the day from week 13 to week 22 and delivered via video conference.
"This optional class is in addition to regular classes and is designed as a general revision session. It will be video conferenced from Melbourne."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One, individual, written, Marketing plan (2000 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of Writing and Inquiry/Research and Cultural Literacy. | 30 | 02, 04, 05 |
| Part A: Social Action Plan - Group written report (Equivalent to 1000 words per student) | This will be allocated 10% to the writing and style, 5% to the research, 10% to the critical thinking and problem solving, and 5% for collaboration and participation. Five student per group. | 30 | 03 |
| Weekly online quizzes; 20 multiple choices per week | Best 8 of 10 quizzes are considered part of the final mark. Equivalent to 1000 words work total. This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Study and Learning skills. | 20 | 06 |
| Part B: Campaign video or presentation selling the social action plan (10 min/grp, 2 min/student) | 5 students per group. Students are graded individually on their speaking skills. This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Speaking. | 20 | 01 |
Bendigo, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorShalinka Jayatilleke
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
SeminarWeek: 13 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar every three weeks on weekdays during the day from week 13 to week 22 and delivered via video conference.
"This optional class is in addition to regular classes and is designed as a general revision session. It will be video conferenced from Melbourne."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One, individual, written, Marketing plan (2000 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of Writing and Inquiry/Research and Cultural Literacy. | 30 | 02, 04, 05 |
| Part A: Social Action Plan - Group written report (Equivalent to 1000 words per student) | This will be allocated 10% to the writing and style, 5% to the research, 10% to the critical thinking and problem solving, and 5% for collaboration and participation. Five student per group. | 30 | 03 |
| Weekly online quizzes; 20 multiple choices per week | Best 8 of 10 quizzes are considered part of the final mark. Equivalent to 1000 words work total. This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Study and Learning skills. | 20 | 06 |
| Part B: Campaign video or presentation selling the social action plan (10 min/grp, 2 min/student) | 5 students per group. Students are graded individually on their speaking skills. This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Speaking. | 20 | 01 |
China, 2017, Week 37-52, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorShalinka Jayatilleke
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 37 - 52
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One, individual, written, Marketing plan (2000 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of Writing and Inquiry/Research and Cultural Literacy. | 30 | 02, 04, 05 |
| Part A: Social Action Plan - Group written report (Equivalent to 1000 words per student) | This will be allocated 10% to the writing and style, 5% to the research, 10% to the critical thinking and problem solving, and 5% for collaboration and participation. Five student per group. | 30 | 03 |
| Weekly online quizzes; 20 multiple choices per week | Best 8 of 10 quizzes are considered part of the final mark. Equivalent to 1000 words work total. This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Study and Learning skills. | 20 | 06 |
| Part B: Campaign video or presentation selling the social action plan (10 min/grp, 2 min/student) | 5 students per group. Students are graded individually on their speaking skills. This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Speaking. | 20 | 01 |
China, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorShalinka Jayatilleke
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One, individual, written, Marketing plan (2000 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of Writing and Inquiry/Research and Cultural Literacy. | 30 | 02, 04, 05 |
| Part A: Social Action Plan - Group written report (Equivalent to 1000 words per student) | This will be allocated 10% to the writing and style, 5% to the research, 10% to the critical thinking and problem solving, and 5% for collaboration and participation. Five student per group. | 30 | 03 |
| Weekly online quizzes; 20 multiple choices per week | Best 8 of 10 quizzes are considered part of the final mark. Equivalent to 1000 words work total. This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Study and Learning skills. | 20 | 06 |
| Part B: Campaign video or presentation selling the social action plan (10 min/grp, 2 min/student) | 5 students per group. Students are graded individually on their speaking skills. This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Speaking. | 20 | 01 |
China, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorShalinka Jayatilleke
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One, individual, written, Marketing plan (2000 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of Writing and Inquiry/Research and Cultural Literacy. | 30 | 02, 04, 05 |
| Part A: Social Action Plan - Group written report (Equivalent to 1000 words per student) | This will be allocated 10% to the writing and style, 5% to the research, 10% to the critical thinking and problem solving, and 5% for collaboration and participation. Five student per group. | 30 | 03 |
| Weekly online quizzes; 20 multiple choices per week | Best 8 of 10 quizzes are considered part of the final mark. Equivalent to 1000 words work total. This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Study and Learning skills. | 20 | 06 |
| Part B: Campaign video or presentation selling the social action plan (10 min/grp, 2 min/student) | 5 students per group. Students are graded individually on their speaking skills. This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Speaking. | 20 | 01 |
China, 2017, Week 28-31, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorShalinka Jayatilleke
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 28 - 31
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake online learning and assessment activities prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One, individual, written, Marketing plan (2000 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of Writing and Inquiry/Research and Cultural Literacy. | 30 | 02, 04, 05 |
| Part A: Social Action Plan - Group written report (Equivalent to 1000 words per student) | This will be allocated 10% to the writing and style, 5% to the research, 10% to the critical thinking and problem solving, and 5% for collaboration and participation. Five student per group. | 30 | 03 |
| Weekly online quizzes; 20 multiple choices per week | Best 8 of 10 quizzes are considered part of the final mark. Equivalent to 1000 words work total. This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Study and Learning skills. | 20 | 06 |
| Part B: Campaign video or presentation selling the social action plan (10 min/grp, 2 min/student) | 5 students per group. Students are graded individually on their speaking skills. This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Speaking. | 20 | 01 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorShalinka Jayatilleke
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
SeminarWeek: 33 - 42
One 2.0 hours seminar every three weeks on weekdays during the day from week 33 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
"These optional 4 classes are in addition to regular classes and designed as general revision and extension sessions. Weeks 3, 6, 9, 12."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One, individual, written, Marketing plan (2000 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of Writing and Inquiry/Research and Cultural Literacy. | 30 | 02, 04, 05 |
| Part A: Social Action Plan - Group written report (Equivalent to 1000 words per student) | This will be allocated 10% to the writing and style, 5% to the research, 10% to the critical thinking and problem solving, and 5% for collaboration and participation. Five student per group. | 30 | 03 |
| Weekly online quizzes; 20 multiple choices per week | Best 8 of 10 quizzes are considered part of the final mark. Equivalent to 1000 words work total. This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Study and Learning skills. | 20 | 06 |
| Part B: Campaign video or presentation selling the social action plan (10 min/grp, 2 min/student) | 5 students per group. Students are graded individually on their speaking skills. This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Speaking. | 20 | 01 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorShalinka Jayatilleke
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
SeminarWeek: 13 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar every three weeks on weekdays during the day from week 13 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"This optional class is in addition to regular classes and is designed as a general revision session. It will be video conferenced to regional campuses."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One, individual, written, Marketing plan (2000 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of Writing and Inquiry/Research and Cultural Literacy. | 30 | 02, 04, 05 |
| Part A: Social Action Plan - Group written report (Equivalent to 1000 words per student) | This will be allocated 10% to the writing and style, 5% to the research, 10% to the critical thinking and problem solving, and 5% for collaboration and participation. Five student per group. | 30 | 03 |
| Weekly online quizzes; 20 multiple choices per week | Best 8 of 10 quizzes are considered part of the final mark. Equivalent to 1000 words work total. This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Study and Learning skills. | 20 | 06 |
| Part B: Campaign video or presentation selling the social action plan (10 min/grp, 2 min/student) | 5 students per group. Students are graded individually on their speaking skills. This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Speaking. | 20 | 01 |
Melbourne, 2017, Summer, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorShalinka Jayatilleke
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 46
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day in week 46 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
SeminarWeek: 48
One 2.0 hours seminar every three weeks on weekdays during the day in week 48 and delivered via face-to-face.
"These optional 4 classes are in addition to regular classes and designed as general revision and extension sessions. Weeks 3, 6, 9, 12."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One, individual, written, Marketing plan (2000 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of Writing and Inquiry/Research and Cultural Literacy. | 30 | 02, 04, 05 |
| Part A: Social Action Plan - Group written report (Equivalent to 1000 words per student) | This will be allocated 10% to the writing and style, 5% to the research, 10% to the critical thinking and problem solving, and 5% for collaboration and participation. Five student per group. | 30 | 03 |
| Weekly online quizzes; 20 multiple choices per week | Best 8 of 10 quizzes are considered part of the final mark. Equivalent to 1000 words work total. This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Study and Learning skills. | 20 | 06 |
| Part B: Campaign video or presentation selling the social action plan (10 min/grp, 2 min/student) | 5 students per group. Students are graded individually on their speaking skills. This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Speaking. | 20 | 01 |
Mildura, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorShalinka Jayatilleke
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
SeminarWeek: 13 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar every three weeks on weekdays during the day from week 13 to week 22 and delivered via video conference.
"This optional class is in addition to regular classes and is designed as a general revision session. It will be video conferenced from Melbourne."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One, individual, written, Marketing plan (2000 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of Writing and Inquiry/Research and Cultural Literacy. | 30 | 02, 04, 05 |
| Part A: Social Action Plan - Group written report (Equivalent to 1000 words per student) | This will be allocated 10% to the writing and style, 5% to the research, 10% to the critical thinking and problem solving, and 5% for collaboration and participation. Five student per group. | 30 | 03 |
| Weekly online quizzes; 20 multiple choices per week | Best 8 of 10 quizzes are considered part of the final mark. Equivalent to 1000 words work total. This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Study and Learning skills. | 20 | 06 |
| Part B: Campaign video or presentation selling the social action plan (10 min/grp, 2 min/student) | 5 students per group. Students are graded individually on their speaking skills. This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Speaking. | 20 | 01 |
Shepparton, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorShalinka Jayatilleke
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
SeminarWeek: 13 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar every three weeks on weekdays during the day from week 13 to week 22 and delivered via video conference.
"This optional class is in addition to regular classes and is designed as a general revision session. It will be video conferenced from Melbourne."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One, individual, written, Marketing plan (2000 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of Writing and Inquiry/Research and Cultural Literacy. | 30 | 02, 04, 05 |
| Part A: Social Action Plan - Group written report (Equivalent to 1000 words per student) | This will be allocated 10% to the writing and style, 5% to the research, 10% to the critical thinking and problem solving, and 5% for collaboration and participation. Five student per group. | 30 | 03 |
| Weekly online quizzes; 20 multiple choices per week | Best 8 of 10 quizzes are considered part of the final mark. Equivalent to 1000 words work total. This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Study and Learning skills. | 20 | 06 |
| Part B: Campaign video or presentation selling the social action plan (10 min/grp, 2 min/student) | 5 students per group. Students are graded individually on their speaking skills. This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Speaking. | 20 | 01 |
Sydney, 2017, Study Period 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorShalinka Jayatilleke
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One, individual, written, Marketing plan (2000 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of Writing and Inquiry/Research and Cultural Literacy. | 30 | 02, 04, 05 |
| Part A: Social Action Plan - Group written report (Equivalent to 1000 words per student) | This will be allocated 10% to the writing and style, 5% to the research, 10% to the critical thinking and problem solving, and 5% for collaboration and participation. Five student per group. | 30 | 03 |
| Weekly online quizzes; 20 multiple choices per week | Best 8 of 10 quizzes are considered part of the final mark. Equivalent to 1000 words work total. This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Study and Learning skills. | 20 | 06 |
| Part B: Campaign video or presentation selling the social action plan (10 min/grp, 2 min/student) | 5 students per group. Students are graded individually on their speaking skills. This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Speaking. | 20 | 01 |
Sydney, 2017, Study Period 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorShalinka Jayatilleke
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One, individual, written, Marketing plan (2000 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of Writing and Inquiry/Research and Cultural Literacy. | 30 | 02, 04, 05 |
| Part A: Social Action Plan - Group written report (Equivalent to 1000 words per student) | This will be allocated 10% to the writing and style, 5% to the research, 10% to the critical thinking and problem solving, and 5% for collaboration and participation. Five student per group. | 30 | 03 |
| Weekly online quizzes; 20 multiple choices per week | Best 8 of 10 quizzes are considered part of the final mark. Equivalent to 1000 words work total. This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Study and Learning skills. | 20 | 06 |
| Part B: Campaign video or presentation selling the social action plan (10 min/grp, 2 min/student) | 5 students per group. Students are graded individually on their speaking skills. This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Speaking. | 20 | 01 |
Sydney, 2017, Study Period 3, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorShalinka Jayatilleke
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 46
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day in week 46 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One, individual, written, Marketing plan (2000 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of Writing and Inquiry/Research and Cultural Literacy. | 30 | 02, 04, 05 |
| Part A: Social Action Plan - Group written report (Equivalent to 1000 words per student) | This will be allocated 10% to the writing and style, 5% to the research, 10% to the critical thinking and problem solving, and 5% for collaboration and participation. Five student per group. | 30 | 03 |
| Weekly online quizzes; 20 multiple choices per week | Best 8 of 10 quizzes are considered part of the final mark. Equivalent to 1000 words work total. This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Study and Learning skills. | 20 | 06 |
| Part B: Campaign video or presentation selling the social action plan (10 min/grp, 2 min/student) | 5 students per group. Students are graded individually on their speaking skills. This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Speaking. | 20 | 01 |
Vietnam, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorShalinka Jayatilleke
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One, individual, written, Marketing plan (2000 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of Writing and Inquiry/Research and Cultural Literacy. | 30 | 02, 04, 05 |
| Part A: Social Action Plan - Group written report (Equivalent to 1000 words per student) | This will be allocated 10% to the writing and style, 5% to the research, 10% to the critical thinking and problem solving, and 5% for collaboration and participation. Five student per group. | 30 | 03 |
| Weekly online quizzes; 20 multiple choices per week | Best 8 of 10 quizzes are considered part of the final mark. Equivalent to 1000 words work total. This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Study and Learning skills. | 20 | 06 |
| Part B: Campaign video or presentation selling the social action plan (10 min/grp, 2 min/student) | 5 students per group. Students are graded individually on their speaking skills. This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Speaking. | 20 | 01 |
Vietnam, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorShalinka Jayatilleke
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One, individual, written, Marketing plan (2000 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of Writing and Inquiry/Research and Cultural Literacy. | 30 | 02, 04, 05 |
| Part A: Social Action Plan - Group written report (Equivalent to 1000 words per student) | This will be allocated 10% to the writing and style, 5% to the research, 10% to the critical thinking and problem solving, and 5% for collaboration and participation. Five student per group. | 30 | 03 |
| Weekly online quizzes; 20 multiple choices per week | Best 8 of 10 quizzes are considered part of the final mark. Equivalent to 1000 words work total. This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Study and Learning skills. | 20 | 06 |
| Part B: Campaign video or presentation selling the social action plan (10 min/grp, 2 min/student) | 5 students per group. Students are graded individually on their speaking skills. This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Speaking. | 20 | 01 |