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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title INTRA Work Placement: MSC
Module Code CM588
School School of Communications
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Padraig Murphy
Semester 2: Padraig Murphy
Autumn: Padraig Murphy
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
In this module students are placed in temporary employment in a company or agency that engages significantly in science communication. They are required to take part in that work and to report on their contribution.

Learning Outcomes
1. Apply practical experience and skills to given tasks in public communication of science
2. Describe different kinds of science communication practice based on personal experience
3. Identify strengths and weaknesses in various policies and organisational contexts for public communication of science



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Integrated training (INTRA)125No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Work experience.
Students work in an agency or enterprise as directed by the person to whom they are responsible.

Work experience report.
Students report, according an established template, on their work experience, relating that experience to the content of their programme.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 2
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    Programme or List of Programmes
    MSCM.Sc. in Science Communication
    Timetable this semester: Timetable for CM588
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