Course Title: Global Careers

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Global Careers

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

SOCU1031

City Campus

Undergraduate

365H Global, Urban and Social Studies

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2006,
Sem 1 2007,
Sem 1 2008,
Sem 1 2009,
Sem 1 2010,
Sem 1 2011,
Sem 1 2012,
Sem 1 2013,
Sem 1 2014,
Sem 1 2015,
Sem 1 2016,
Sem 1 2017,
Sem 1 2018,
Sem 1 2019,
Sem 1 2020,
Sem 1 2021,
Sem 1 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 1 2024,
Sem 1 2025

SOCU2290

RMIT University Vietnam

Undergraduate

365H Global, Urban and Social Studies

Face-to-Face

 Viet1 2019,
Viet1 2020,
Viet2 2020,
Viet1 2021,
Viet2 2021,
Viet2 2022,
Viet3 2022,
Viet2 2023,
Viet3 2023,
Viet2 2024,
Viet3 2024,
Viet2 2025,
Viet3 2025

Course Coordinator: Rachael Hains-Wesson

Course Coordinator Phone: (+61 3) 9925

Course Coordinator Email: rachael.hains-wesson@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: Building 8, Level 10

Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

This course introduces you to the dynamic world of work, career development learning, including relevant theories. Emphasising the lifelong nature of career learning and management, the course supports you to critically reflect on their career aspirations, navigate changing workplace environments, and build adaptability and resilience. Through structured activities and self-reflection, you will explore the relevance of their disciplinary knowledge and skills in diverse professional settings, while reaffirming the value of their studies in shaping meaningful and future-focused career pathways.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Program Learning Outcomes - Bachelor of International Studies BP332 - Australia

In this course you will develop the following program learning outcomes:

  • Apply logical, critical and creative thinking to effectively solve a range of problems associated with policies and programs in international and cross-cultural settings, and assess economic, cultural, social, environmental and political opportunities and risks
  • Work professionally and effectively with others in diverse cultural, linguistic and organizational contexts, and to adapt practices and knowledge to local circumstances
  • Communicate effectively in international and cross-cultural contexts, and facilitate collaborative partnerships within diverse communities of practice, using appropriate formats, media and styles
  • Reflect on the experience of personal and professional practice in international and cross-cultural settings and to act in professionalized settings responsibly, ethically and with integrity

Program Learning Outcomes - Bachelor of Languages BP317 - Vietnam

In this course you will develop the following program learning outcomes:

  • Communicate effectively in a range of forms and in different international and cross-cultural contexts, using appropriate modes of communication including electronic, written, graphic, oral and aural forms with audiences within and external to the discipline.
  • Critically reflect on the role of culture in communication and society and apply this knowledge in a range of cross-cultural interactions locally and globally.
  • Work independently and in diverse teams to solve problems, using effective communication strategies demonstrating ethical and reflective practice.
  • Adapt and develop effective communication strategies to address linguistic diversity in the workplace.
  • Demonstrate creativity, critical thinking and innovation when identifying and solving problems in diverse contexts within language related fields.
  • Evaluate and apply technology to increase efficiency and precision in language sensitive working contexts.
  • Critically analyse resources, evidence and personal experience to make ethical, socially and politically aware decisions related to language and intercultural interpretations and applications.
  • Effectively manage your own learning, developing skills in lifelong learning of languages and crosscultural communication.


Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Collaborate professionally and inclusively with others to affirm career development learning and aspirations.
  2. Apply and adapt career knowledge, theories and practices for localized and international career development learning.
  3. Communicate clearly and purposefully about career aspirations and pathways.
  4. Demonstrate ethical, responsible, and professional conduct in the preparation and presentation of career-related materials and activities


Overview of Learning Activities

Learning in this course is supported through a combination of online lectures and videos, weekly in-person tutorials, and curated readings accessible via the learning management system. The online content provides insights into the world of work, industry perspectives, and career development strategies and theories, helping you to navigate and plan for aspirational career trajectories. Weekly in-person tutorials offer a collaborative, hands-on learning environment to explore key topics through interactive activities that directly align to the assessment tasks.



Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning on this course through our online systems. There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal. Other support materials and resources are provided via the Course's learning management system, Canvas. Weekly content, including pre-recorded online lectures and videos as well as required reading materials will be made available to students throughout the semester on Canvas. In the weekly in-person tutorial classes, the teaching team will work through a range of career development ideas, theories and challenges, as well as to support students to design and develop assessment tasks. Therefore, attendance and active engagement in the weekly in-person tutorial classes is an expectation and forms a key assignment component.


Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: Career Related Professional Artefact - worth 30% (CLOs 3) (e.g. Elevator video pitch).

Assessment Task 2: Career Preparation Tools - worth 30% (CLO 4) (e.g. employment application).

Assessment Task 3: Active Learning and SWOT Reflection - worth 40% (CLOs 1 & 2) (e.g. active learning in tutorials and a self-reflective narrative).

Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more. Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions.