Course Description
An internship is a high impact learning experience where knowledge and theory from students’ program of study are integrated with shadowing, volunteering, or paid employment with a private company, not-for-profit organization or government agency toward the intentional development of transferable knowledge, skills and abilities and practical application of professional competencies. The semester prior to the internship, Academic and Career Advising Center staff assist students with preparing their application materials and searching and applying for English Studies related internships within the local community, stateside or abroad, as well as in defining learning objectives, educational and career goals, and professional deliverables to be met throughout the course of training and practice. During the semester of the internship course, under the mentorship of a dedicated professional who has the education and/or background and expertise of the students’ discipline of study, students immerse in a remote, hybrid or in-person professional setting. Through guidance, support and regular feedback from the mentor and the internship course instructor, students strive to satisfactorily learn and practice their internship position and achieve their learning objectives. Students follow a course curriculum including: 40 contact hours at the host site per credit hour registered; participation in classes, meetings or workshops as scheduled by the course instructor; timely completion of homework assignments in support of student learning outcomes, professional readiness and career exploration; and end of semester evaluations.
Student Description
Internships provide students with real world experiences in the workforce – creating well-rounded graduates in their program. By integrating classroom knowledge into shadowing, working at a non-profit, volunteering, a paid position, or a government agency, students learn how to apply their education to develop and refine professional skills required by the workplace. Some skills include, communication, teamwork, technology literacy, professionalism, leadership, critical thinking, etcetera. UNE works alongside students to establish learning objectives, educational, and career goals that students may focus on and achieve throughout their internship. Students participate in classroom discussions, complete reflective assignments, and look towards their future careers beyond the classroom through this course.
The Telling Room
The Telling Room aids students ages six to eighteen in building confidence, strengthening their literacy and public speaking skills. They encourage creative expression in their students and set them up for success by sharing their stories with the community and preparing them for the future
As an instructional intern, I hope to join in the efforts of the Telling Room to strengthen students writing, speaking, reading, and teamwork skills.
