ENGL 453 - Internship in Communications

Directed experience in media writing/production that does not directly involve newspaper, radio or television. The internship will be described in ways appropriate to the work, such as “Public Relations,” “World Wide Web,” “Advertising,” “Layout and Design,” “Magazine,” “Newsletter,” and “Video Production.”

Credits: 1-6

Hours: Credit and evaluation are based on achieving the goals in a written contract signed by the student, the supervisor and the practicum instructor, on a journal documenting at least 100 hours of directed experience and on a 15 page analytical paper. Strongly recommended: substantial communications coursework, a competitive portfolio, 80 hours of work toward graduation, and completed internship arrangements.

Permissions Required: Instructor