INF305 Professional Learning and Networking (8)

This subject focusses on the development of students professional capabilities relevant to being a reflective information professional. They explore professional identity and the importance of continuing professional development as an essential component of professional practice. They participate and reflect on professional learning activities relevant to developing their own knowledge, skills and attributes as an information professional. Students engage in practical activities such as building their professional portfolio, networks and career planning.

Availability

Session 1 (30)
Online
SPACE, University of Hong Kong
Wagga Wagga Campus
Session 2 (60)
Online
SPACE, University of Hong Kong
Wagga Wagga Campus
Session 3 (90)
Online
SPACE, University of Hong Kong
Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: INF305. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

SY/US

Duration

One session

School

School of Information and Communication Studies

Enrolment Restrictions

Subject is not available to students who have completed INF308.

 

Assumed Knowledge

It is assumed students will complete this subject in their final year of the course.

Subject Relationships

INF308 Incompatible subject

Incompatible Subjects

INF308

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to reflect on what it means to be an information professional;
  • be able to articulate the value of continuing professional development to reflective, professional practice and lifelong learning;
  • be able to reflect on and document participation in professional development activities; and
  • be able to effectively engage in professional networking and career planning activities.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Professional identity and professional portfolios
  • Continuing professional development
  • Being a reflective information professional
  • Professional networking
  • Career development in the information sector

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of INF305 in Session 3 2021. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Professional portfolio critique
0
2
Professional development activities portfolio
0
3
Networking & career development activities
0

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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