Course syllabus Internship 30 credits, Political Science
Swedish name: Praktik 30 hp, statsvetenskap
Course code:
2SS062
Education cycle:
Second cycle
Scope:
30.0 credits
Progression:
A1F
Grading scale:
Three-grade scale
Main field of study:
Political Science with a focus on Crisis Management and International Co-operation
Department:
Department of Political Science and Law
Subject:
Political Science
Language of instruction:
The teaching is conducted in English.
Entry requirements
The obligatory courses (30 hp) from the first year of the Master Programme in Politics and War must be successfully completed with at least a passing grade in order to qualify for the course.
Course content and structure
The course provides students with the opportunity to, under the supervision of a mentor at the place of internship, utilize and apply their knowledge and education from the Master Programme in Politics and War at a governmental or non-governmental agency, company or organisation in Sweden or abroad.
During the course of their work internship, the student shall participate in the daily work routines of the organization to which they have successfully applied, and be given the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge to practical application in tasks or projects which relate to the subject of study, e.g. through contribution to memorandum, reports or projects as assigned by the mentor.
Instruction takes the form of mentored internship, independent authorship of an internship report to be submitted to the course examinators, and participation in the introductory seminar and concluding seminars. During the latter the work internship reports and knowledge and practical experience gleaned from your studies and internship will be reflected upon in a group setting.
Instruction takesthe form of mentored internship, independent authorship of an internship report to be submitted to the course examinators, and participation in the introductory seminar and concluding seminars. During the latter the work internship
During the course of their work internship, the student shall participate in the daily work routines of the organization to which they have successfully applied, and be given the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge to practical application in tasks or projects which relate to the subject of study, e.g. through contribution to memorandum, reports or projects as assigned by the mentor.
Instruction takes the form of mentored internship, independent authorship of an internship report to be submitted to the course examinators, and participation in the introductory seminar and concluding seminars. During the latter the work internship reports and knowledge and practical experience gleaned from your studies and internship will be reflected upon in a group setting.
Type of Instruction
Instruction takesthe form of mentored internship, independent authorship of an internship report to be submitted to the course examinators, and participation in the introductory seminar and concluding seminars. During the latter the work internship
Objectives
Following course completion, students are expected to:
- Be able to analyse the overarching role and work of the place of internship in society, current areas for development and issues within the organisations’ sector or branch, as well as demands that are placed upon the organisation within their sector
- Independently and critically reflect upon the relationship between practical experience and knowledge gained during internship and the theoretical knowledge gained within study at SEDU in the Master’s Programme, as well as on their own personal contribution to their place of internship.
- Both in written and oral form exemplify processes that have transpired at the place of internship with respect to scientific or research-based deliberation, as well as with respect to societal and ethical aspects.
- With experience gained at the place of internship be able to independently and critically reason around the possibilities and limitations of science application in society and the responsibility of people for how it is applied.
Examination formats
Examination
Scope: 30.0
Grading Scale: Fail, Pass, Pass with Distinction
Course evaluation is examined in the following two ways: through the actualcompletion of the work internship at the place of internship according to the agreement; and via the internship report that each student individually and independently prepares and makes available to the course and examinators. The head of the internship course follows up on the progress of the student at the place of internship at least twice during the course of the internship, through dialogue with both the student and the student’s mentor at the place of internship. For a passing grade in the course the student shall have been present and available for work at the place of internship according to the agreement signed by the mentor at the place of internship and the head of the course at SEDU, and followed the rules and regulations at the place of internship in a satisfactory manner as prescribed. Participation in both the introductory and final seminar at SEDU iscompulsory. Examination with assigned grade takes place according to the examinators’ assessment of the written internship report. Active attendance at the seminarsiscompulsory. Absence is unacceptable if permission from the examinator is not obtained in advance. Students unable to attend the seminars will need to attend the seminar(s) they have missed the next opportunity the course is offered.
Grades are determined according to a three-level scale: Pass with Honours (VG), Pass (G) and Fail (U). For the Grade of G the requirement is that the work internship has successfully been completed and that the grade of G is accorded to the independt work internship report. To attain the Grade of VG the requirement isthat the work intership has successfully been completed and that the grade of VG is accorded to the work intership report.
There is currently no limit.
Scope: 30.0
Grading Scale: Fail, Pass, Pass with Distinction
Course evaluation is examined in the following two ways: through the actualcompletion of the work internship at the place of internship according to the agreement; and via the internship report that each student individually and independently prepares and makes available to the course and examinators. The head of the internship course follows up on the progress of the student at the place of internship at least twice during the course of the internship, through dialogue with both the student and the student’s mentor at the place of internship. For a passing grade in the course the student shall have been present and available for work at the place of internship according to the agreement signed by the mentor at the place of internship and the head of the course at SEDU, and followed the rules and regulations at the place of internship in a satisfactory manner as prescribed. Participation in both the introductory and final seminar at SEDU iscompulsory. Examination with assigned grade takes place according to the examinators’ assessment of the written internship report. Active attendance at the seminarsiscompulsory. Absence is unacceptable if permission from the examinator is not obtained in advance. Students unable to attend the seminars will need to attend the seminar(s) they have missed the next opportunity the course is offered.
Grading
Grades are determined according to a three-level scale: Pass with Honours (VG), Pass (G) and Fail (U). For the Grade of G the requirement is that the work internship has successfully been completed and that the grade of G is accorded to the independt work internship report. To attain the Grade of VG the requirement isthat the work intership has successfully been completed and that the grade of VG is accorded to the work intership report.
Restrictions in Number of Examinations
There is currently no limit.
Transitional provisions
Should the course in the future no longer be offered or when the substance of the course is significantly altered, students will be given the right to complete their work and be examined two times within an academic year for a twoyear period following nullification of the original course syllabus.
Other regulations
The Internship course is an elective course within the Master Programme in Politics and War.
Students are responsible for securing their own work internship position. The place of internship is approved and recognized in advance via the signing of the Internship Agreement by the mentor at the place of internship and by the head of the internship course. The place of internship shall mentor the student during their work internship and be the point of contact for the student and for SEDU, as indicated in the agreement.
SEDU encourages students to establish contacts with external organisations and actors relevant to the subject of War Studies, in Sweden as well as internationally. Undergoing internship in an organisation and writing an essay in a novel context is viewed, in conjunction with the other courses and opportunities offered, as a beneficial experience for the academic and professional development of students at SEDU. Additional costs necessitated or incurred as a result of work internship in a location other than Stockholm are the responsibility of the student.
The Swedish Defence University reserves the right to not approve proposed places of work internship if the organisation or mentor is deemed inappropriate. The activities of the place of internship may not violate the principles and legislation for public authorities in Sweden. As it is the right of SEDU to assess the appropriate nature of the place of internship, it is also possible that a proposed place of internship may be rejected as SEDU may lack the resources necessary to ascertain whether it is appropriate.
This is an edited version of the syllabus, created to transfer the original to the education database Ladok education planning. For originals, refer to the archive.
Students are responsible for securing their own work internship position. The place of internship is approved and recognized in advance via the signing of the Internship Agreement by the mentor at the place of internship and by the head of the internship course. The place of internship shall mentor the student during their work internship and be the point of contact for the student and for SEDU, as indicated in the agreement.
SEDU encourages students to establish contacts with external organisations and actors relevant to the subject of War Studies, in Sweden as well as internationally. Undergoing internship in an organisation and writing an essay in a novel context is viewed, in conjunction with the other courses and opportunities offered, as a beneficial experience for the academic and professional development of students at SEDU. Additional costs necessitated or incurred as a result of work internship in a location other than Stockholm are the responsibility of the student.
The Swedish Defence University reserves the right to not approve proposed places of work internship if the organisation or mentor is deemed inappropriate. The activities of the place of internship may not violate the principles and legislation for public authorities in Sweden. As it is the right of SEDU to assess the appropriate nature of the place of internship, it is also possible that a proposed place of internship may be rejected as SEDU may lack the resources necessary to ascertain whether it is appropriate.
- Course evaluation takes place following conclusion of the course and is taken into account when assessing possible amendments to the syllabus.
- If a student has a decision from the Swedish Defense University on special educational support due to a disability, the examiner may decide on alternative forms of examination for the student.
This is an edited version of the syllabus, created to transfer the original to the education database Ladok education planning. For originals, refer to the archive.