ENGL 4897 01: English Internship

ENGL 4897 - English Internship

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 41031,

Credit hours: 3

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Instructor

Laura Beadling

Email: llbeadling@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Professor and Chair
Instructor Professional Qualifications:

PhD American Studies, Purdue University (2007)

MA English, Purdue University (2001)

BFA in Creative Writing and English, Bowling Green State University (1995)
Instructor Office Location: DeBartolo 206
Instructor Office Phone: 330 941 3414

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Course Description

4897. English Internship. Supervised experience directed by an English faculty member and a designated representative of a participating organization. Enrollment is contingent upon the availability of internships. Students are selected on the basis of qualifications including GPA, courses taken, recommendations and an interview. Prereq.: 12 hours of English, junior or senior standing, and a department permit. 1-3 s.h.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
No readings

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
8/24 Proposing an internship Ideas and possibilities
8/31 Workplace expectations and understanding your scope Description of position
9/7 Feedback on proposal Internship proposal
9/14 Work experience
9/21 Work experience
9/28 Work experience
10/5 Work experience
10/12 Mid-semester check in Mid-semester report
10/19 Work experience
10/26 Work experience
11/2 Work experience
11/9 Work experience
11/16 Work experience
11/23 Work experience
11/30 Work experience
12/7 Semester wrap up Final reflection

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.