INST 4910 Internship Syllabus

This internship program is for students in the International Studies and certificate programs.

问题?

Instructor of record: Dr. 凯瑟琳儿茶
电子邮件 cutcher@俄亥俄州.edu
Or call Yamada front desk for appointment: 740-593-1840

Purpose of the Course

This course is designed to allow for a practical experience in an 国际 organization abroad to complement the theoretical base supplied in area studies and comparative cultures courses. 的 applied experience allows students to how cross-cultural issues and second-language usage are manifested in a work environment. 的 internship experience also lets student identify personal learning goals that will enhance their career prospects.

Outline of the Course

学生 will identify an appropriate organization for the internship, such as non-governmental organizations involved in 国际 activity; private voluntary organizations involved in development assistance or promotion of 国际 educational exchange; local, state and federal government agencies or departments engaged in 国际 activities; and private businesses doing business 国际ly. 学生s' work will be determined by the instructor and the immediate supervisor to whom the student will report.

It is expected that students will be able to examine within the internship experience the way in which cross-cultural issues and utilization of a second-language impact the organization and the management strategies employed to address these issues.

需求

学生s are expected to work 25 hours for each credit generated for the internship. No more than 6 hours of internship will count toward the major or certificate.

的 Validation of Internship form must be completed by the student, signed by the Supervisor, and submitted to the instructor before the student begins work for the internship and before the student will be permitted to register for the class. 的 forms found on the Office of Global Opportunities website must also be completed at least 3 weeks prior to departure.

At the completion of the internship, the student will submit the Internship Performance Review form (completed by their supervisor), and a paper or blog to the instructor via e-mail by the end of the final day of classes. Once a student satisfactorily completes all requirements stated above, students will be awarded “CR” grade. If requirements are not met, student will receive an “F”. If the student is unclear of these expectations, they are encouraged to contact the instructor by e-mail or by making an appointment at least a week before the end of the final day of classes.

Guidelines for the Paper

学生s should keep a journal of their experiences during the internship to assist in writing this paper or blog. 的 paper/blog should answer these questions:

• What were your day to day duties?
• How was the organization structured? How did it function?
• What are the most valuable things that you learned, both technically and professionally?
• How has your academic work thus far prepared you for the internship?
• Would you recommend this internship to another student?
• List your strengths and weaknesses within the internship experience.
• Comment upon your ability to deal with cross cultural issues and to function in a second language.