Syllabus: Six weeks full-time participation in an approved professional organization in China.  Students will be required to attend four weeks of regular briefing sessions before departure. These will cover the background of the organisations with which they will work, the current in-country situation, and basic skills such as Chinese and English letter writing and report writing and business etiquette.  Before departure students will select an assignment topic in consultation with the coordinator. While participating in the organisation they will collect material for their topic and may begin writing it. Students must be able to finance their travel to and from the destination and pay for visa and living expenses for the period of participation in the organisation.

Proposed Assessment: Assessment will be based on:

(i) a learning journal kept by the student weekly reflecting on tasks undertaken, the organization and the knowledge and skills acquired (1,800-2,000words worth 20%); 

(ii) an overall evaluation of the placement including the student's written report of 3,000 words (60%); and

(iii) a report on the student's performance by the organisational supervisor during the placement (20%). 

Permission of coordinator based on completion of third year Chinese language courses or qualifiers for doing the Year-in-China.  Selection criteria from the participating professional organizations may also apply.  Placement is subject to position availability.

Prerequisites: Permission of coordinator based on completion of third year Chinese language courses or qualifiers for doing the Year-in-China.  Selection criteria from the participating professional organizations may also apply.  Placement is subject to position availability.

Placements will be subject to availability and security assessment. Participants are advised that due to circumstances beyond the University’s control (for example: the onset of specific international security concerns, or international health crises) it may not be possible for this program to run or it may be terminated at short notice or without notice. STUDENTS ENTER THIS PROGRAM AT THEIR OWN RISK.