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. A student may earn 3-8 credits by serving as an intern in a foreign country.
Placements are available for students from each school.
The nature of the internship will determine which school 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.