Endicott College--Doug Holder/ Syllabus/HST/IST/SP480

Endicott College
Beverly, Massachusetts

College of Arts and Sciences—Liberal Studies
Course Syllabus

Course No: HST/IST/SP 480
Course Title: Senior Internship
Credits: 12
Pre-requisites: All program requirements through third year
Semester and Year: Fall 2009

Faculty:
Office Location: VL311
Telephone: 617-628-2313
E-mail: dougholder@post.harvard.edu
Office Hours: After class, email me, call me until 7PM

Catalog Description: A full-semester field experience requires students to apply academic theories to the professional work environment. The fourteen week period is planned and supervised by faculty and site supervisors. A bimonthly, on-campus supervision group provides the opportunity for students to reflect upon their experiences and learning. Students will be responsible for outside reading and writing assignments designed to integrate theory and practice.

Course Objectives:
At the completion of this course the student should be able to:
1. Set Personal Goals.
2. Learn as much as possible about the organization he or she is involved in.
3. Produce tangible accomplishments.
4. Report on learning opportunities: training sessions, conferences, etc….
5. Express general understanding of the duties of the job the intern was placed in. .
6. An understanding of what is important to intern in a career.
7 How did the intern adjust to the "culture" of the milieu he or she worked in?


Topical Outline:

Course Outline

CLASS #1 (9/11/2009)
Introduction of Students-- (Describe yourself--interests, etc...)
Introduction of Teacher
Review Syllabus
Discussion of site visits
Discussion of internship goals.
Assignment:
Journal Entries


CLASS #2 (9/25/09)
Discussion of journal entries.
Guest Speaker: Steve Glines
How has your perceptions changed from the first class?
Avoiding negativity.
Discussion of George Plimpton quote about internships.
Assignment:
Journal Entries
800 word paper describing the organization you work for:
Structure, Mission Statement, Culture, Career Opportunities,
etc...
Guest Speaker Report
Learning Agreement Due



CLASS #3 (10/9/09)

Discussion of Journal entries.
Are you afraid to ask questions?
The secretaries, and clerks-- a discussion
Taking an initiative vs. the "know it all."
Assignment:
Journal entries







CLASS #4 (10/23/09)
Guest Speaker: Paul Steven Stone
"If your boss tells you that she wants you to do something, don't say to her, "How should I do that?' Leave the room, and call anyone you can think of to tell you how to do it?" (Nora Ephron)—Discussion
Assignment:
Journal entries
Speaker Report

CLASS #5 (11/6/2009)
Guest Speaker: Gloria Mindock
Have you been proactive?
Discussion of journal entries.
Discussion of final paper.
Assignment:
Journal entries
Speaker Report

CLASS #6 (11/20/2009)
Discussion of journal entries.
Have you enjoyed yourself?
Did you make an impact?
Assignment:
Final Paper.

CLASS #7 (12/4/2009)
Final discussion of internship experience.
Hand in final paper.


Teaching/Learning Strategies:
Lectures, Working in the field, Written reports on the organization itself—and the student’s actual experience through written journals.

Evaluation Methods:
Internship site evaluation 40%
Attendance, constructive class participation, written assignments 60%

Assignments:
Starting the second class students will bring in a 500 to 800 (printed) word journal entry about their experiences. There will be a discussion of the clarity of the writing, if it is compelling and will it engage future interns. Writing will be focused on in the class because these skills are essential in the work environment.

An 800 word final paper that will discuss: Were the students' personal goals met?
What tangible accomplishments did they make? Did they acquire a mentor other than a supervisor? How did they view their role there? (Before and after the internship.)
Were they able to network? What differences did they notice between theory and practice? Will they try to get a job there? What did they find out about their strengths and weaknesses?

Short 250 word to 400 word reports on Guest Speakers.

Attendance Policy:
Since there are only seven classes students should make every effort to attend each one. If classes are missed this can affect the grade.


ADA Policy:
If you as a student qualify as a person with a disability, as defined in chapter 504 of the rehabilitation act of 1973, you may wish to discuss the need for reasonable accommodation with your instructor. You should make this contact at the start of the semester.

Academic Honesty:
Academic Honesty: Academic honesty is an expectation of all students. Violations of academic honesty are serious transgressions in an academic setting. Violations undermine the academic integrity and mission of the College for all members of the community.



Plagiarism is a violation of academic honesty. Plagiarism is the presentation of someone else’s words, images, or ideas as one’s own. Plagiarism includes: copying phrases, sentences, or passages from sources without quotation marks and source citations; paraphrasing or summarizing someone else’s ideas without acknowledging the source; excessive use of paraphrasing, even when sources are cited; handing in a paper that has been written by or copied from another person or source.



Plagiarism is a serious offense. A faculty member may handle plagiarism as he or she sees fit or the faculty member may refer the student¹s paper to the Academic Honesty Committee for review and resolution. Plagiarism may result in failure of the course or dismissal from the College. Cheating is a violation of academic honesty. A faculty member may handle cheating as he or she sees fit or the faculty member may refer the matter to the Academic Honesty Committee for review and resolution. Cheating on exams, tests, quizzes or any other assignment may result in failure of the course or dismissal from the College.
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Recommended Readings:
Take Charge of Your Career by Cynthia Ingols and Mary Shapiro. Barnes and Noble Books: New York, NY, 2004

Subject to Change Statement:
This syllabus is subject to change.