Foreign Language Internship & “Learn & Serve” Program LEARNING CONTRACT To be filled out by the student in collaboration with the faculty supervisor and the on-site supervisor. (Updated: September 1, 2009) Student Name: Last First Middle initial KSU #: Address: Phone #: E-mail: Host-organization information: Name : Address: Phone #: Name of on-site supervisor: E-mail: Department of Foreign Languages faculty supervisor (DFL faculty member reviewing student work): Name: Phone #: E-mail: Internship: Semester: Beginning date: Ending date: Number of hours per week: Number of credits: Select Hours 1 I. Objectives This course will contribute to the attainment of the following general (GSLO) and specific (SSLO) student learning outcomes of the B.A. in Modern Language & Culture (ML&C): GSLO ML&C 1: LANGUAGE, LINGUISTICS, & COMPARISONS Learners are proficient in using the target language, are familiar with the target language system, and seek opportunities to further develop their skills and knowledge. (Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes) SSLO ML&C 1.a.: Demonstrating Language Proficiency. Learners demonstrate a high level of proficiency in the target language, and they seek opportunities to strengthen their proficiency. (Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes) SSLO ML&C 1.c.: Identifying Language Comparisons. Learners know the similarities and differences between the target language and other languages, identify the key differences in varieties of the target language, and seek opportunities to learn about varieties of the target language on their own. (Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes) GSLO ML&C 2: CULTURES & LITERATURES Learners know the literature and culture of the target language countries. They use this knowledge to interpret and reflect upon the perspectives of the target culture in relation to its practices and products. Spending time in the target language allows them to support their academic study. (Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes) SSLO ML&C 2.a.: Demonstrating Cultural Understandings. Learners demonstrate that they understand the connections among the perspectives of a culture and its practices and products. (Knowledge, Skills) II. Activities: Please be as specific as possible. 1. 2. 3. 4. III. Assessment (Indicate the % of credit associated with each assessment instrument listed below.) 1. 2. 3. 4. 2 General agreements 1. This contract can be modified during the internship if all signing parties agree to do so. 2. The student or the host-organization reserves the right to terminate the internship provided that the faculty supervisor has been consulted about the matter and notified in writing of the cause for termination. I agree to the terms of the Learning Contract: Signature: ______________________________________________________________ Name of Intern Date We understand and approve the terms of the Learning Contract: Signature: _______________________________________________________________ Department of Foreign Languages Faculty Supervisor Date Signature: ______________________________________________________________ Department of Foreign Languages Advisor Date Signature: ______________________________________________________________ On-site Supervisor at the site of the Internship Date Signature: _____________________________________________________________ Dr. Robert Simon (DFL Internship Program Coordinator) Date 3