Topics in Intercultural Understanding, Arts 4 credits This course, offered in a foreign country, is an intensive study of specific topics associated with international internships. The nature of the student's research will determine which division will award credit. The course will typically involve a high degree of independent research, oral presentations by the students, and a well-documented writing assignment. Besides the specific research coordinated with an internship, the course will emphasize issues in intercultural communication. A student will earn four credits for this course.
Placements are available for students from each division.
The nature of the internship will determine which division will allocate credit. Typical opportunities include work in parliaments, law offices, theatres, museums, non-profit organizations, banking, hospitals and businesses. Students will work from 10 to 32 hrs. The internship will involve a sizeable research project linked to the work undertaken. The GPA requirement is 2.75.