Internship Program Overview
Students pursuing the B.A. in Modern Language & Culture (primary language of French, German or Spanish) are required to complete an internship or a study abroad. The Department of Foreign Languages also offers any student the opportunity to participate in an internship who has completed the courses numbered 3200.
A foreign language internship is a partnership between the university, the student, and the host-organization in which motivated students gain valuable knowledge of the target language and culture(s) that cannot be acquired in the classroom. The experience gives students an opportunity to enhance their language skills in a professional environment as well as to learn skills that will prepare them for their future career(s). In some cases, an internship may lead to obtaining a job.
Interns earn three (3) credit hours.
An internship is a time-consuming endeavor that can be extremely rewarding if well planned. To maximize effectiveness, students must play an active role at the different stages of the process:
Students must be familiar with the Foreign Language Internship Program (FLIP).
Students must define their goals and objectives (and develop a Learning Contract in consultation with their faculty supervisor).
Students must fulfill their Learning Contract activities, reflect upon their experience, and be actively involved in all aspects of the target language and culture(s) during their internship.
Since planning for an international internship takes time (three months), interested students should start the process early on in the semester preceding the internship.
For more information, contact Dr. Luc D. Guglielmi at least three months before the deadline.