English 449-001
Writing Internship in English
Instr: Carolyn Kott Washburne
Office:CRT 574, 229-2709
Off-campus office: Washburne Literary Services, 4465 N. Oakland Ave., Shorewood, WI 53211-1662
e-mail: ckw@uwm.edu
Office hours: W 3:45-4:30, by appointment
Course Information: R 5:30-8:10, CRT 203
Course Description
Course Information and Requirements:
1-4 credits
Up to 20 hours/week
1 credit: under 5 hours at your placement
2 credits: 5-10 hours
3 credits: 10-15 hours
4 credits: 15-20 hours
Unpaid
The writing internship for English Majors provides you with the opportunity to:
- Apply your coursework and writing skills while working in a real world setting.
- Develop professional skills and experience that are valuable in the professional marketplace.
- Synthesize course and work experience through progress reports, class discussion, conferences with the instructor, and a final paper.
Internship placements have been arranged with a variety of Milwaukee-area organizations and businesses in the following fields: publishing, public relations and advertising, corporate communications departments of companies, not-for-profit agencies, and technical writing firms. As a writing intern, you may be called upon to do a variety of tasks, including writing, editing, proofreading, and researching.
To enroll in this course, fill out an application form, available in the Department of English office, Curtin Hall, room 439. The application asks you for a summary of your school and work experience, references, and a sample of your writing. A faculty committee will screen applicants for their competency in English grammar, punctuation, and usage, as well as for their ability to conduct themselves appropriately in the workplace. The application also directs you to the Reserve Room, where there is a notebook listing the current placements plus reports and work samples from previous interns (under Washburne).
