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Syllabus

MX0165 Internship in environmental communication, 15.0 Credits

Praktikkurs i miljökommunikation

Subjects

Environmental Science

Education cycle

Master’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Single module	15.0	0001

Advanced study in the main field

Second cycle, has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Master’s level (A1F)

Grading scale

Language

English

Prior knowledge

Knowledge equivalent to: 30 credits in environmental communication. English 6.

For admission students need to arrange an internship related to environmental communication lasting at least five weeks full-time equivalent. The internship needs to be approved by the course coordinator prior to the start of the course and the start of the internship.

Objectives

The aim of the course is to give students opportunities to make and reflect on practical experiences related to environmental communication through an internship.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to

• describe the understanding and role of environmental communication within an organization;
• describe how environmental communication activities within an organization are practiced by its members;
• discuss their experiences of practicing environmental communication in an organization using relevant theories.

Content

Subject-related content

The main activity in this course is an internship relevant to environmental communication lasting at least 5 weeks. The student identifies the internship independently and agrees on the scope with a host organization including the allocation of a suitable supervisor. The internship needs to be approved by the course coordinator. During the internship the student takes notes on their experiences of situations relevant to environmental communication, including how environmental communication is understood and practiced in the organization, and the role that they played in this as an intern. The student summarizes these observations in an analytical reflection paper drawing upon course literature plus independent readings, which is presented and discussed with the examiner and other course participants.

Teaching formats

To further student learning and promote discussion, a variety of methods are used: internship, literature studies, (written) assignments, presentations and workshops.

The course focuses on the following generic competencies:

Scientific methods, oral communication, written communication, teamwork, ability to work autonomously, plan and manage time.

The following components are mandatory:

See course schedule.

Collaboration with the surrounding community takes place through:

Internship conducted by course participants in the host organization.

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

• Completing an internship (minimum 5 weeks) relevant to environmental communication.
• Active participation in mandatory activities.
• Passed written or oral exam(s).

For further information, please refer to the course schedule.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.

• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.

• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.

• For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Responsible department

Department of Urban and Rural Development