English 449-001, 002, 003, 004
Writing Internship in English
Instr: Washburne, Carolyn
Office: CRT 574; 229-2709
e-mail: ckw@uwm.edu
Office hours: TBA
Course Information: T; 5:30-8:10pm; TBA
[Note: This internship course does not meet regularly as a class, as students will be attending their placements in the community. The orientation meeting will be Tuesday, September 5, 5:30 p.m., location TBA]. Also, note that four sections are listed in the Schedule, depending on the number of credits desired.
Course Description
Unpaid
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
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 apply for this course, fill out an application form, available at www.uwm.edu/Dept/English/bustech/internship/ 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 (XWIFEM) and work samples from previous interns in three large boxes under "Washburne" (IFAF, IFGM, IFNZ).
