DEVC 198 Course Details

Course Number: DEVC 198

Course Title: Communication Internship

Description: Supervised work experience in development journalism, community broadcasting, educational communication, and science communication (3 units)

Prerequisite: 7 generalist/specialization courses and Consent of Instructor (COI)

Students under the generalist curriculum should have passed at least seven (7) generalist/specialization courses.

1. DEVC 125. Writing and Reporting for Development

2. DEVC 126. Participatory Development Journalism

3. DEVC 127. Data Journalism for Development

4. DEVC 128. Science Journalism

5. DEVC 135. Multi-media Materials Planning and Design

6. DEVC 136. Multi-media Materials Production and Management

7. DEVC 144. Media-Based Learning Systems

8. DEVC 145. Distance Learning Systems in Development Communication Practice

9. DEVC 153. Managing Information for Development

10. DEVC 154. Communicating Science for Development

11. DEVC 155. Knowledge Management for Development

Course Objectives

The development communication internship program aims to:

• • 1. Bridge theory and practice by providing students the opportunity to acquire practical knowledge, skills, and proper work ethic from a reputable development-oriented institution;

    2. Enhance students’ work competencies and discipline as they relate to people in the workplace;

    3. Provide opportunities for students to learn from and network with experienced professionals; and

    4. Help students identify their future career directions.  

As an intern, the student will spend 200 hours (or its equivalent in outputs as agreed upon by all internship parties) with the internship organization or carry out an output-oriented program. A member of the faculty will be designated as the DEVC 198 Faculty-in-Charge (FIC) and is assigned to supervise the intern in a particular area. It is expected that the intern will frequently consult and work closely with their DEVC 198 FIC and agency internship supervisor.

To complete the course, the Devcom intern should also submit a word-processed evaluation of the whole internship program. They should include their experiences, problems, and suggestions.