[Hum-DIS] Important! Practicums for Semester 1 2010 units

[Glenn Pass]

Dear Students

This is an important email.

Are you enrolling in Information Studies 302 or 502 (Information Theory & Research), in semester 1, 2010?  YES/NO

Are you enrolled in the Masters in Information Management (MIM), undertaking the dual qualification in librarianship AND records management/archives, AND required to undertake your second practicum before semester 1, 2010?  YES/NO

If none of the above, are you intending to complete your course at the end of Semester 1, 2010 AND have yet to complete your practicum requirements?  YES/NO 
 
If you answered YES to ANY of the above then you are required to undertake a three-week full-time practicum before the start of Semester 1, 2010, normally any time from mid-January to late-February 2009. It may be possible to undertake a practicum before this time; however, the opportunities for earlier placements are limited due to end-of-year and Christmas-leave staffing issues in most agencies.

Students need to make arrangements for leave from work and/or childcare in order to undertake the practicum within these time periods. However, there may be some flexibility for exceptional cases where it is not possible to undertake the practicum full time or during this time. Please contact the Practicum Coordinator as soon as possible should you have any queries or concerns regarding these requirements.

First year students, please note that you do not need to undertake a practicum over the summer break as your practicum-related unit does not run in Semester 1. Of course, this does not apply to students who submitted application forms last semester and still have a practicum to complete.

Information regarding the practicum placements for Semester 1, 2010 units is available at:
http://humanities.curtin.edu.au/schools/MCCA/information_studies/practicum.cfm 

At this site you will find the following documentation that is important at this point in time:

1. Practicum Manual
2. Practicum Application Form
3. Curtin Insurance Form
4. Contact Details Spreadsheet

Please read the Practicum Manual very carefully, particularly the section on 'Procedures for Organising Placements' as this provides detailed instructions on the application process. You must complete and return the Practicum Application Form (including a CV), the Insurance Form and the Contact Details spreadsheet. It is important that you read all instructions carefully and complete and return all forms correctly so as not to delay the organisation of your placement. Incomplete or incorrect forms will be returned to you for correction, which may mean missing out on your preferred placement venue. 

Your practicum forms must be returned to me as soon as possible. The deadline for submission is:

Friday October 2, 2009

The Application Form, CV and Contact Details spreadsheet must be returned as email attachments to prac.infostud at curtin.edu.au . The Application Form and CV may be completed electronically as Word documents (which is preferred) or completed in hard copy and then scanned.

Please note: 
* The Insurance Form must be signed and therefore must be returned as a scanned copy (if attached to an email), or by post or fax. Please ensure my name is clearly indicated on your fax as it will go to a machine in a central office.
* You must follow the correct procedure for subject lines of emails and file names of all attachments; this is outlined in the Manual.

If you wish to apply for an exemption from, or variation to, the practicum placement based on your work experience, you must submit an application before October 2, 2009. Please refer to the 'Exemptions and Variations' section of the Practicum Manual for the criteria and guidelines for applications. If applying for an exemption, you must enrol in the relevant unit anyway as there are other coursework requirements to complete.

If you have concerns about any aspect of your practicum application, or are unsure whether you need to undertake a practicum, please do not hesitate to contact me at prac.infostud at curtin.edu.au 

Regards

Glenn


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Glenn Pass |
Practicum Coordinator, Information Studies |
Faculty of Media, Culture and Creative Arts |
Curtin University of Technology |
GPO Box U1987 Perth WA 6845 

Email: prac.infostud at curtin.edu.au |
Phone: +61 8 9266 7173 |
Fax: +61 8 9266 3152 |
Web: http://humanities.curtin.edu.au/schools/MCCA/information_studies/practicum.cfm

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