Prerequisite:
GLAS2001. Research methods in Global and Area Studies; plus one XXXX2002
of the core language courses listed on the GLAS syllabus (or JAPN2099) or equivalent
Co-requisite:
XXXX3002 of the core languages listed on the GLAS syllabus (or JAPN3099) (for
internships conducted primarily in one of the specific languages)
Description
Core Course
This internship course aims at providing selected students with an opportunity to work in environments where they will be able to apply their disciplinary knowledge and skills and acquire work experience
through on-the-job training. Students may pursue internships that are regularly arranged by SMLC or the Faculty of Arts or those for which they apply and are accepted to undertake, under the guidance of the course coordinator and an academic supervisor, in host organisations which provide relevant experiences, such as in government offices, museums, educational institutions, private companies engaged in trade, public and media relations, event organisation, research and database creation.
The student learning activities include preparation, on-site internship work under the guidance and supervision of an internship supervisor, meetings with the academic supervisor, and associated reading
and preparation work, should be completed in the appropriate language for each individual internship which may be English, Chinese, one of the Global and Area Studies languages or a combination thereof.
Assessment is based on written reports of about 2,000 words and feedback from the internship supervisor.
Internships should be conducted at any point between the second semester of year 2 and the end of the second semester of year 3 but the registration is offered at the beginning of the first and second semesters of year 3 only. This course is open to students who have successfully completed year 2. Priority will be given to Major students.
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