Course Number and Title:
COM 293 Internship
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: COM 283 or concurrent, COM 242
Course Credits and Hours
3 credit(s)
0 lecture hours/week
Course Description
This course provides the student with practical work experience in areas of the communications field. Emphasis is placed on web and multimedia development, print and broadcast journalism, magazine journalism, television, radio, podcast production, corporate communications and agency, corporate and public relations, advertising, and sales.
Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)
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Apply industry-related verbal and written communications skills. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; PGC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
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Evaluate placement organization and the internship experience.
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Exhibit professional behavior when working in the communications field. (CCC 1, 2, 4; PGC 4, 5)
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Analyze the ethical implications of media actions. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4; PGC 1, 4)
See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.
Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
- Apply industry-related skills through verbal, technical and written communications.
- Create original products, materials, and content used by an organization.
- Write correct forms and styles appropriate for the communications professions, audiences, and purposes they serve.
- Collaborate with a supervisor to produce media products.
- Exhibit multimedia communication competencies.
- Evaluate a relevant issue facing the industry using a professional journal article, and present the findings to a group.
- Prepare timesheets that accurately reflect hours worked, project status, and submit in a timely manner.
- Apply tools and technologies appropriate for the communications professions in which they work.
- Use and apply concepts and theories in the use and presentation of images and information.
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Evaluate placement organization and the internship experience.
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Identify personal strengths and challenges that become evident during the field experience.
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Identify program preparation strengths and weaknesses that become evident during the field experience.
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Summarize the field experience, including reflections on whether the experience supported or conflicted with personal and professional values.
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Exhibit professional behavior when working in the communications field.
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Exhibit a professional and positive attitude throughout field experience.
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Interact ethically and professionally with clients and supervisors.
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Display appropriate workplace dress and behaviors.
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Work with others in a group or individual setting.
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Analyze the ethical implications of media actions.
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Analyze the media’s coverage of issues.
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Evaluate ethical issues using models of ethical decision-making.
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Analyze the media’s application of professional ethics and ethical codes in journalism.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90-100 |
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A |
| 80-89 |
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B |
| 70-79 |
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C |
| 0-69 |
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F |
Students should refer to the
Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.
Final Course Grade
Calculated using the following weighted average
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Evaluation Measure
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Percentage of final grade
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Summative: Supervisor Evaluation
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50%
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Formative/Summative: Internship Journal
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25%
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Formative: Journal Presentation
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25%
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TOTAL
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100%
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Program Graduate Competencies (PGCs are the competencies every graduate will develop specific to his or her major)
- Analyze the impact of media on society.
- Produce print, radio, video and web media products that meet professional standards.
- Apply principle of design to media products.
- Demonstrate effective professional communication skills.
- Apply professional, ethical, and legal standards of behavior.
Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability
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