International Programs-Special Topics - INTL

INTL 1500 DEVELOPING A GLOBAL MINDSET IN AN INTERCONNECTED WORLD (1) LEC/SEM. This interdisciplinary course introduces students to the knowledge and skills needed to become globally competent in the 21st century. It also provides an orientation to the university's international resources, offices, majors, minors, curricula, and co-curricular opportunities. An assessment is also made of the students’ initial intercultural intelligence.

INTL 1800 ORAL PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (3) LEC. 3. SU. Departmental approval. International students develop lecture note-taking skills, classroom oral presentation skills on general and specific subjects, and debating skills. None for degree-enrolled students; for transient students.

INTL 1820 CLASSROOM COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR INTERNATIONAL TEACHING ASSISTANTS (3) LEC. 3. SU. Oral language skills required for effective classroom communication.

INTL 1830 WRITING PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (3) LEC. 3. SU. Skills that international students need to undertake successful research writing in English.

INTL 1840 READING SKILLS FOR ESL (3) LEC. 3. SU. Comprehend extensive university-level readings, identify author's audience, purpose, viewpoint and tone, read 250 words per minute. None for degree-enrolled student; for transient students, one of the following: pBT TOEFL of 500, iBT TOEFL of 61, IELTS of 6.

INTL 3930 DIRECTED INTERNATIONAL STUDY (2-8) AAB. Directed study-abroad or 'internationalization at home' experiences for upper-division or non-degree students to provide students with field learningand campus or distance experiences that build upon allied coursework and co-curricular activities. Course can be offered on-campus or with one or more weeks abroad. Course may also be used for internationalization instruction on campus or by distance for off-campus students. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 8 credit hours.

INTL 3937 HONORS DIRECTED INTERNATIONAL STUDY (2-8) AAB. Pr. Honors College. Directed study-abroad or 'internationalization at home' experiences for upper-division or non-degreestudents to provide students with field learning and campus or distance experiences that build upon allied coursework and co-curricular activities. Course can be offered on-campus or with one or more weeks abroad. Course may also be used for internationalization instruction on campus or by distance for off-campus students. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 8 credit hours.

INTL 3980 GLOBAL MINDSET CAPSTONE COURSE (2) LEC/SEM. Departmental approval. This course assists students in internationalizing their careers by expanding their capacities to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary group setting in an international and intercultural context. Through course content, assignments and reflections, students will learn to effectively communicate their global experiences and how these academic and life experiences enhance their ability to succeed in a globally connected world.

INTL 4400 INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIP (0-12) INT. SU. Internship abroad or in the US for 0-12 hours, as approved by faculty supervisor per the plan for internship. Can be used for major, minor or certificate as designated in descriptions of these programs. Can be used for internships abroad as well as for international students on CPT/AT that are undertaking an internship in the US. Prerequisites will depend on the faculty supervisor overseeing individual student's internship. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit hours.

INTL 4407 HONORS INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIP (0-12) INT. SU. Internship abroad or in the US for 0-12 hours, as approved by faculty supervisor per the plan for internship. Can be used for major, minor or certificate as designated in descriptions of these programs. Can be used for internships abroad as well as for international students on CPT/AT that are undertaking an internship in the US. Prerequisites will depend on the faculty supervisor overseeing individual student's internship. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit hours.

INTL 6400 INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIP (1-9) INT. SU. Internship abroad for graduate level for 1-9 hours, as approved by faculty supervisor per the plan for internship. The plan will need to specify work required by faculty supervisor, hours of work, credits to be earned upon successful completion of course. Faculty supervisor will be responsible for oversight and grading. This course will assist students where an international internship will aid in their studies and career prospects. Can be used for major, minor or certificate as designated in descriptions of these programs. It will be the responsibility of the supervising faculty to supply accessible syllabus, textbook, videos, and other materials. It is the student's responsibility to their internship with the aid of their faculty supervisor. Prerequisite courses will depend on the faculty supervisor overseeing individual student's internship. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 9 credit hours.

INTL 6670 INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE INTERNSHIP IN THE USA (0-9) INT. SU. Domestic internship for international graduate students and for domestic graduate students wishing to work with international companies in the USA. This course can be utilized by students where no such course exists in their college. International graduate students must meet immigration internship requirements; students must check in with International Students and Scholars Services within the Office of International Programs. Domestic graduate students must get approval from faculty internship supervisor. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 9 credit hours.