IN 395 - Leading Across Cultures: Internship Seminar

This seminar provides an introduction to the cultural context for the internship placement by examining cultural issues in the workplace with a particular focus on preparation for entering the work environment. Writing and discussion topics also introduce the concept of skill-building in cross-cultural competencies including effective communication, teamwork, and conflict mediation. The course draws on classroom discussions to enable students to process what they experience at the internship host organizations.