Work-Integrated Education (WIE)

Work-Integrated Education (WIE) is work-based learning experiences where students learn to connect classroom theory with practical workplace applications through on-the-job work placements. It aims to enhance studentsˇ¦ professional competencies and all-roundedness during their training in the workplace. All students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Language Studies for the Professions (BALSP) must complete WIE to earn the three training credits to be eligible for graduation.

Objectives

The objectives of WIE are to enable students to:

  • apply knowledge and skills learned to real work
  • have a better understanding of the workplace ethos
  • appreciate the role of languages in professional workplaces
  • enhance their generic skills and nurture their personal development
  • identify their career interests and prepare for future employment

 

Requirements

Students are required to complete a minimum of 160 working hours and submit a final report to the Department. An appraisal form which reflects student performance should also be collected from the workplace supervisor.

  1. Final Report
    • Brief description of the company/organization
    • Original expectations and objectives of the placement
    • Description of responsibilities and work of the placement
    • Post-placement self-evaluation
    • Personal development plan based on self-evaluation
    • Reflective journal (as appendix)
  1. Appraisal Form
    The evaluation of student performance is based on the following aspects:
    • Language performance
    • Work ethics (i.e. attitude, punctuality, sense of responsibilities and initiatives)
    • Interpersonal skills
    • Problem solving ability

 

Subsidies for Students

Offshore Placement Subsidy (OPS)
The OPS provides financial support for outbound students who take on offshore placement programmes before their graduation. The OPS is operated on a shared responsibility principle and students are expected to cover part of the expenses incurred. The subsidy will apply to studentsˇ¦ accommodation, passage, insurance, visa and work permit costs. There is a deadline for application each year. Please refer to SAOˇ¦s website at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/sao/pgdp/en/apply/index.htm for more information on eligibility and application procedure.